career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Credit Counselors and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Credit Counselors | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2071 | 13-2052 |
| title | Credit Counselors | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 13-2071.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| 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. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 13 |
| tot emp | 28,110 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 55,890 | 160,210 |
| a median | 50,480 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 38,980 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 45,420 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 61,760 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 77,920 | N/A |
| h mean | 26 | 77 |
| h median | 24 | 49 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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