Credit Counselors Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $48,500 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $50,230
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $48,500
    90th
    $50,230

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 68% Median Credit Counselors salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,730
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $53,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $52,280

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,110
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,410
    Human Resources Specialists $71,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,960
    Logisticians $75,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Peoria, IL is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.15 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Peoria, IL is 3.9% below the national median of $50,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Counselors in Peoria?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.