Credit Counselors Salary by State
The national median pay for credit counselors is $52,230 a year. By state, it ranges from $30,580 in Missouri to $67,120 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,350
- 25th percentile
- $45,720
- Median
- $52,230
- 75th percentile
- $64,080
- Top 10%
- $80,440
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 27,770 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $67,120 | +29% | $47,260 | $98,520 | 2,160 |
| 2 | Georgia | $64,080 | +23% | $44,660 | $64,080 | 460 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $63,580 | +22% | $52,080 | $100,370 | 110 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $63,240 | +21% | $44,730 | $94,110 | 770 |
| 5 | New York | $63,030 | +21% | $48,720 | $100,720 | 2,020 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $62,510 | +20% | $44,550 | $95,270 | 260 |
| 7 | Washington | $62,360 | +19% | $47,920 | $82,950 | 560 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $62,160 | +19% | $47,110 | $74,140 | 580 |
| 9 | Maryland | $60,450 | +16% | $45,960 | $81,720 | 350 |
| 10 | Oregon | $59,150 | +13% | $46,300 | $81,990 | 280 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $58,830 | +13% | $41,100 | $76,370 | 170 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $58,480 | +12% | $48,890 | $79,770 | 130 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $58,330 | +12% | $41,100 | $82,190 | 1,110 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $57,180 | +9% | $40,440 | $75,740 | 530 |
| 15 | Colorado | $57,130 | +9% | $45,460 | $80,320 | 360 |
| 16 | Maine | $55,490 | +6% | $43,980 | $76,700 | 170 |
| 17 | Nevada | $55,480 | +6% | $44,440 | $75,850 | 170 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $54,710 | +5% | $43,660 | $82,740 | 100 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $53,190 | +2% | $38,960 | $64,550 | 250 |
| 20 | Delaware | $52,840 | +1% | $47,150 | $86,670 | 40 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $52,220 | 0% | $51,360 | $62,120 | 30 |
| 22 | Michigan | $52,160 | 0% | $39,440 | $77,970 | 1,260 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $52,140 | 0% | $44,950 | $77,310 | 770 |
| 24 | Illinois | $51,930 | −1% | $39,620 | $78,990 | 1,170 |
| 25 | Virginia | $51,550 | −1% | $40,930 | $70,200 | 760 |
| 26 | Arizona | $51,480 | −1% | $43,580 | $66,480 | 980 |
| 27 | Utah | $51,330 | −2% | $40,850 | $133,970 | 190 |
| 28 | Ohio | $51,160 | −2% | $43,520 | $86,160 | 890 |
| 29 | Idaho | $51,130 | −2% | $41,270 | $76,430 | 90 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $50,390 | −4% | $41,850 | $81,480 | 200 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $48,890 | −6% | $45,400 | $51,980 | Not published |
| 32 | Texas | $48,220 | −8% | $36,120 | $66,750 | 3,950 |
| 33 | Indiana | $48,180 | −8% | $37,840 | $60,510 | 740 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $48,150 | −8% | $37,360 | $74,210 | 220 |
| 35 | Iowa | $48,130 | −8% | $38,630 | $60,070 | 440 |
| 36 | Alabama | $48,120 | −8% | $39,260 | $73,170 | Not published |
| 37 | Louisiana | $47,250 | −10% | $38,570 | $60,810 | 130 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $46,950 | −10% | $38,120 | $67,750 | 230 |
| 39 | Florida | $46,300 | −11% | $38,140 | $67,120 | 2,410 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $46,180 | −12% | $31,210 | $76,940 | 320 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $45,990 | −12% | $32,020 | $57,700 | 210 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $45,860 | −12% | $37,390 | $49,400 | 150 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $45,060 | −14% | $35,000 | $62,770 | 50 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $42,580 | −18% | $33,420 | $66,080 | 40 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $38,730 | −26% | $31,200 | $105,140 | 950 |
| 46 | Missouri | $30,580 | −41% | $29,100 | $64,210 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Credit Counselors salary questions
Which state pays credit counselors the most?
California, with a median of $67,120 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $52,230). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays credit counselors the least?
Missouri, with a median of $30,580 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most credit counselors work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,950, with a median of $48,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.