Credit Counselors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $47,310 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 950
National median $50,480

Compare Credit Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Phoenix, AZ stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Credit Counselors
in
Phoenix, AZ
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $43,520
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $52,610
    90th
    $59,810

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 56% Median Credit Counselors salary is 44% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,850
    Tucson, AZ $45,950

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,080
    Project Management Specialists $100,010
    Human Resources Specialists $66,020
    Management Analysts $90,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Phoenix, AZ is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.96 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,520.