Credit Counselors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $60,710 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 50
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $77,270
    90th
    $78,520

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    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

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,220
    Accountants and Auditors$88,160
    Project Management Specialists$107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,140
    Human Resources Specialists$77,880
    Management Analysts$102,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Santa Maria, CA is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.