Credit Counselors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $66,770 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $90,640
Employed locally 100
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $51,880
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $74,910
    90th
    $90,640

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 71% Median Credit Counselors salary is 29% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,290

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $65,820
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $65,490
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,330
    New York $62,090
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,690
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $60,600

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,620
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,950
    Human Resources Specialists $77,860
    Management Analysts $105,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Portland, OR-WA is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.01 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 32.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,880.