Credit Counselors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $51,000 +1% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $80,860
Employed locally 200
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $51,000
    75th
    $64,320
    90th
    $80,860

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Credit Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,590
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,250

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Project Management Specialists $96,070
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,400
    Management Analysts $89,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 1% above 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.