Credit Counselors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $50,560 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.31
10th percentile $40,660
90th percentile $68,470
Employed locally 180
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,660
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $50,560
    75th
    $61,380
    90th
    $68,470

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Credit Counselors salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,450
    Harrisonburg, VA $52,770
    Nevada $51,960

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Richmond, VA is $24.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.12 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Richmond, VA is 0.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,660 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.