Credit Counselors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $69,730 +38.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.52
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $84,330
Employed locally 130
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $58,610
    50th (median)
    $69,730
    75th
    $75,670
    90th
    $84,330

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Credit Counselors salary is 38% 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
    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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    Washington $61,170
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,220

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,420
    Project Management Specialists $125,390
    Accountants and Auditors $99,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390
    Management Analysts $129,900
    Human Resources Specialists $88,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Seattle, WA is $33.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.31 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Seattle, WA is 38.1% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,610.