Credit Counselors Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $44,320 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $53,000
Employed locally 30
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $46,700
    90th
    $53,000

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $62,230
    Human Resources Specialists $60,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $52,200
    Loan Officers $92,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Southwest Iowa is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Southwest Iowa is 12.2% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.