Credit Counselors Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $58,220 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $80,060
Employed locally 150
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $48,210
    50th (median)
    $58,220
    75th
    $73,110
    90th
    $80,060

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $64,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,290
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    District of Columbia $61,810
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,710

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,650
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,630
    Human Resources Specialists $71,110
    Project Management Specialists $102,370
    Management Analysts $93,320
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $83,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Providence, RI-MA is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.87 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Providence, RI-MA is 15.3% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,210.