Credit Counselors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $66,290 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $96,320
Employed locally 190
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $55,840
    50th (median)
    $66,290
    75th
    $80,780
    90th
    $96,320

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Credit Counselors salary is 35% 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
    California $65,820
    Fresno, CA $65,260
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $64,920

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in San Diego, CA is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in San Diego, CA is 31.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,840.