Credit Counselors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $76,180 +50.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $48,970
90th percentile $100,150
Employed locally 100
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,970
    25th
    $60,570
    50th (median)
    $76,180
    75th
    $85,780
    90th
    $100,150

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 81% Median Credit Counselors salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,290

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,290
    California $65,820
    Fresno, CA $65,260
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $64,920

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$82,180
    Accountants and Auditors$89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,390
    Project Management Specialists$118,210
    Human Resources Specialists$79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Sacramento, CA is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Sacramento, CA is 50.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $48,970 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,570.