How much does a credit counselor make in Baltimore?
$56,960a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $27.38 an hour or $4,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.38
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,970Median: $56,960Highest 10%: $74,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,970 | $21.62 | |
| 25th | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $56,960 | $27.38 | |
| 75th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 90th | $74,080 | $35.62 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| Washington, DC | $61,930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,990 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $119,700 |
| Management Analyst | $117,800 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $103,500 |
| Logistician | $102,700 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $98,970 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $98,880 |
| Claims Adjuster | $98,700 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $98,060 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $27.38 ($56,960 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $56,960 against $52,230 nationally, 9% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $60,450, so Baltimore pays 6% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for credit counselor pay?
41 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,080 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.