Credit Counselors Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $64,220 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.87
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $93,660
Employed locally 140
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $54,770
    50th (median)
    $64,220
    75th
    $78,290
    90th
    $93,660

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Credit Counselors salary is 25% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,290
    California $65,820
    Fresno, CA $65,260

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,230
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Human Resources Specialists $73,390
    Project Management Specialists $99,630
    Management Analysts $92,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Riverside, CA is $30.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Riverside, CA is 27.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,770.