Credit Counselors Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,670 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $81,010
Employed locally 50
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $45,670
    75th
    $57,090
    90th
    $81,010

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$65,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,790
    Human Resources Specialists$61,040
    Loan Officers$76,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in West Central Illinois is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.62 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in West Central Illinois is 9.5% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.