Credit Counselors Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,400 -12% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $53,710
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $42,140
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $53,710

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,570
    Human Resources Specialists $63,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,000
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,190
    Training and Development Specialists $54,980
    Project Management Specialists $77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Southeast Iowa is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Southeast Iowa is 12% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,140.