Credit Counselors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $76,880 +52.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.96
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $100,510
Employed locally 270
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $56,930
    50th (median)
    $76,880
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $100,510

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Credit Counselors salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,290

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in San Francisco, CA is $36.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Counselors salary in San Francisco, CA is 52.3% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,930.