Credit Counselors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $60,340 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $39,100
90th percentile $170,760
Employed locally 150
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,100
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $60,340
    75th
    $102,500
    90th
    $170,760

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Credit Counselors salary is 37% 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
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $59,470
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $56,770
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $55,850
    Duluth, MN-WI $52,380
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $50,830
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,650

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,580
    Project Management Specialists$97,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71,080
    Human Resources Specialists$70,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,400
    Management Analysts$82,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.91 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 19.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,100 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.