Credit Counselors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $47,700 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $76,580
Employed locally 60
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $40,030
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $76,580

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Credit Counselors salary is 25% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Pittsburgh, PA $51,000
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,590

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Scranton, PA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Scranton, PA is 5.5% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,030.