Credit Counselors Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $55,830 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $69,070
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $55,830
    75th
    $69,070
    90th
    $69,070

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 87% Median Credit Counselors salary is 13% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $53,440

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,610
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,780
    Human Resources Specialists$64,400
    Project Management Specialists$80,350
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,400
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Winston, NC is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.21 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Winston, NC 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.