How much does a credit counselor make in Boston?
$64,080a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,730Median: $64,080Highest 10%: $97,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $57,790 | $27.78 | |
| Median | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 90th | $97,800 | $47.02 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| Worcester, MA | $60,680 |
| Providence, RI | $58,480 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,140 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Management Analyst | $135,600 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $132,600 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $126,500 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $118,500 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $117,500 |
| Project Management Specialist | $115,000 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $106,200 |
| Financial Examiner | $105,200 |
| Compliance Officer | $103,900 |
| Loan Officer | $103,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $64,080 against $52,230 nationally, 23% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $63,240, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for credit counselor pay?
11 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,800 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.