Credit Counselors Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $55,850 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.85
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $82,910
Employed locally 30
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $55,850
    75th
    $65,610
    90th
    $82,910

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,520
    Project Management Specialists $104,170
    Human Resources Specialists $67,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,960
    Compliance Officers $60,420
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Southwest New York is $26.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Southwest New York is 10.6% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.