Credit Counselors Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $56,480 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $91,870
Employed locally 130
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $56,480
    75th
    $69,060
    90th
    $91,870

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Credit Counselors salary is 24% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,330
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,240
    Ithaca, NY $61,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,590

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,390
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,620
    Human Resources Specialists $73,370
    Management Analysts $89,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Rochester, NY is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.14 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Rochester, NY is 11.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.