Occupation Salary Profile

Credit Counselors

SOC Code: 13-2071

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.

National Median (BLS)
$59,380
▲ +5.04% Nominal +1.73% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$60,000
▲ +4.81% Nominal +1.63% Real
Average Base Salary
$62,380
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
3,380
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Credit Counselors.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $40,460
25th Percentile $48,590
National Median (50th Percentile) $59,380
75th Percentile $76,060
90th Percentile $93,640
P10: $40,460 P50 (Median): $59,380 P90: $93,640
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 20 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $60,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +4.81%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +1.63%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,583
25th Percentile $57,200
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $60,000
75th Percentile $68,612
90th Percentile $72,780
H-1B P10: $43,583 H-1B P50: $60,000 H-1B P90: $72,780
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Credit Counselors roles ($60,000) is +1% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($59,380).