How much does a credit counselor make in California?
$67,120a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in California. That is $32.27 an hour or $5,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.27
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,260Median: $67,120Highest 10%: $98,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| Median | $67,120 | $32.27 | |
| 75th | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 90th | $98,520 | $47.37 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $82,570 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,930 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $66,660 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,210 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,750 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for credit counselors.
| 1. California | $67,120 |
| 2. Georgia | $64,080 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $63,580 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $63,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $32.27 ($67,120 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $67,120 against $52,230 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for credit counselor pay?
California ranks 1 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays credit counselors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $82,570 a year.
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.