How much does a credit counselor make in Madison?
$57,260a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,360Median: $57,260Highest 10%: $86,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| Median | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $67,960 | $32.67 | |
| 90th | $86,130 | $41.41 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,750 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $54,830 |
| Green Bay, WI | $50,300 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $126,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,800 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,990 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $98,430 |
| Management Analyst | $97,170 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,130 |
| Financial Examiner | $88,920 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,340 |
| Claims Adjuster | $81,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $27.53 ($57,260 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $57,260 against $52,230 nationally, 10% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,140, so Madison pays 10% more.
Where does Madison rank for credit counselor pay?
38 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,130 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.