Credit Counselors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,480
↑ 31.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Credit Counselors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Credit Counselors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.4% since 2011 ($38,430 → $50,480)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,480 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $48,570 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $47,320 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | $47,580 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | $46,170 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $45,950 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $45,180 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | $44,710 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | $44,380 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | $43,840 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | $42,110 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | $40,280 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $39,420 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $38,430 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.