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Credit Counselors is a notable career in the 13 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Credit Counselors against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 13-2071 |
| title | Credit Counselors |
| onet code | 13-2071.00 |
| description | Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 28,110 |
| a mean | 55,890 |
| a median | 50,480 |
| a pct10 | 38,980 |
| a pct25 | 45,420 |
| a pct75 | 61,760 |
| a pct90 | 77,920 |
| h mean | 26 |
| h median | 24 |
The day-to-day work of a credit counselors typically centers on calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.69 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working credit counselors, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (40.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 40% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $65,820 and lowest in Mississippi at $39,100 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia) average $63,022. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $65,820 | $68,820 | $44,970 | $94,310 | 2,160 |
| New Jersey | $63,330 | $67,630 | $47,130 | $82,020 | 460 |
| New York | $62,090 | $67,990 | $48,310 | $100,390 | 1,760 |
| Massachusetts | $62,060 | $65,010 | $43,570 | $95,640 | 930 |
| District of Columbia | $61,810 | $73,060 | $52,350 | $97,560 | 130 |
| Washington | $61,170 | $64,260 | $47,180 | $80,520 | 250 |
| Oregon | $58,730 | $60,740 | $46,220 | $78,360 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $58,640 | $58,030 | $45,850 | $69,040 | 590 |
| Maryland | $58,300 | $65,870 | $49,150 | $83,370 | 320 |
| Rhode Island | $58,220 | $60,770 | $48,210 | $77,540 | 120 |
| Georgia | $57,300 | $57,570 | $46,700 | $62,290 | — |
| Idaho | $55,520 | $60,540 | $45,450 | $78,590 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $53,990 | $58,930 | $40,040 | $76,430 | 210 |
| Ohio | $52,470 | $55,870 | $38,880 | $74,190 | 870 |
| Delaware | $52,310 | $58,690 | $45,310 | $77,690 | 50 |
| Nevada | $51,960 | $53,790 | $41,040 | $64,750 | 210 |
| Colorado | $51,670 | $55,770 | $43,670 | $74,190 | 380 |
| Wisconsin | $51,340 | $54,350 | $43,140 | $65,630 | 850 |
| Virginia | $51,330 | $56,450 | $39,560 | $77,500 | 850 |
| Illinois | $51,160 | $55,210 | $40,170 | $76,510 | 1,490 |
| Michigan | $51,000 | $58,180 | $40,720 | $90,800 | 1,280 |
| Nebraska | $50,890 | $63,910 | $39,780 | $97,650 | 200 |
| Indiana | $50,440 | $50,760 | $37,050 | $63,110 | 570 |
| North Dakota | $50,430 | $54,100 | $47,340 | $62,040 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $49,670 | $54,650 | $39,860 | $78,270 | 360 |
| South Dakota | $49,610 | $60,750 | $36,490 | $115,480 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $49,420 | $50,750 | $37,740 | $59,110 | 250 |
| Utah | $49,250 | $69,590 | $38,980 | $140,380 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,040 | $54,620 | $40,260 | $71,530 | 1,420 |
| Connecticut | $48,380 | $54,680 | $39,950 | $82,460 | 110 |
| Florida | $48,340 | $50,330 | $36,020 | $61,210 | 2,760 |
| Alabama | $48,040 | $49,960 | $38,940 | $72,580 | — |
| Maine | $47,910 | $51,540 | $42,210 | $63,750 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $47,680 | $50,600 | $34,740 | $70,020 | 280 |
| Arizona | $47,300 | $48,470 | $38,420 | $61,720 | 1,240 |
| Louisiana | $47,060 | $46,810 | $37,390 | $56,320 | 90 |
| Texas | $46,910 | $48,370 | $36,180 | $61,140 | 3,530 |
| Missouri | $46,860 | $47,560 | $37,760 | $51,150 | 150 |
| Iowa | $46,590 | $47,460 | $37,860 | $54,240 | 490 |
| New Mexico | $46,340 | $47,870 | $40,570 | $57,300 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $44,300 | $52,370 | $36,770 | $70,810 | 880 |
| Montana | $42,520 | $45,460 | $39,410 | $54,140 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $42,250 | $47,890 | $37,060 | $64,370 | 250 |
| West Virginia | $40,940 | $44,200 | $36,330 | $51,900 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $40,410 | $44,940 | $30,850 | $65,960 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $39,100 | $44,370 | $31,510 | $65,200 | 250 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for credit counselors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Accredited Financial Counselor or Branch Credit Counselor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Credit Counselors compares to others in the 13 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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