Credit Counselors Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,070 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $41,370
90th percentile $86,690
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,370
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $49,070
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $86,690

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $65,300
    Human Resources Specialists $57,740
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $68,170
    Project Management Specialists $79,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,140
    Training and Development Specialists $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Southern Ohio is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Southern Ohio is 2.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,370 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.