Credit Counselors Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $49,240 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $64,640
Employed locally 50
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $41,770
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $50,480
    90th
    $64,640

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Credit Counselors salary is 27% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Roanoke, VA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.79 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Roanoke, VA is 2.5% below 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,770.