Credit Counselors
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.
Common Job Titles
- Certified Consumer Credit and Housing Counselor
- Certified Credit Counselor
- Credit Counselor
- Housing Counselor
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Credit Counselors (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
28,110
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,980. 25th percentile: U.S. $45,420. 50th percentile: U.S. $50,480. 75th percentile: U.S. $61,760. 90th percentile: U.S. $77,920. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $38,980 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $77,920 |
| Workers on average earn | $55,890 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
- Administrative3.5/5
- Education and Training3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- Chat software
- Cooperative Processing Resources DMS Professional Suite
- CoreLogic DebtorTrace
- Email software
- Freddie Mac Loan Prospector
- ICCO CreditSoft
- Integrant DebtLogic
- LexisNexis
Tools & Equipment
- Financial calculators
- Inkjet printers
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Laser printers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers