Credit Counselors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $45,950 -9% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 150
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $44,840
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $53,040
    90th
    $61,720

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 68% Median Credit Counselors salary is 32% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,730
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,310
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,850

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,750
    Project Management Specialists $84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,230
    Human Resources Specialists $62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Tucson, AZ is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Tucson, AZ is 9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,840.