Credit Counselors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Credit Counselors *
U S |
$19.16 | $23.20 | $28.63 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.34 | $24.48 | $31.35 |
Central Minnesota |
$21.22 | $22.43 | $29.11 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.47 | $27.50 | $30.37 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$21.01 | $29.00 | $32.75 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.29 | $25.29 | $31.35 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$21.90 | $22.87 | $31.21 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.83 | $24.48 | $30.60 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 670 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Credit Counselors most often work?
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Educational Services
- Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
- Hospitals
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 226 new Credit Counselors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 33,800 | 36,900 | 3,000 | 9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 267 | 284 | 17 | 6.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 21 | 22 | 1 | 4.8% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 35 | 39 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 16 | 17 | 1 | 6.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 19 | 20 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 159 | 166 | 7 | 4.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.