Credit Counselors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $75,280 +49.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.19
10th percentile $58,410
90th percentile $96,120
Employed locally 150
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,410
    25th
    $58,470
    50th (median)
    $75,280
    75th
    $80,150
    90th
    $96,120

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 48% Median Credit Counselors salary is 52% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in San Jose, CA is $36.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Counselors salary in San Jose, CA is 49.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $58,410 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,470.