Credit Counselors Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,450 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $69,910
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $52,450
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $69,910

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $68,910
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $59,610
    Human Resources Specialists $62,420
    Project Management Specialists $78,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,630
    Training and Development Specialists $46,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Western North Carolina is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.60 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Western North Carolina is 3.9% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.