How much does a credit counselor make in Milwaukee?
$54,830a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $26.36 an hour or $4,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.36
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $54,830Highest 10%: $72,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| 75th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $72,590 | $34.90 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,750 |
| Madison, WI | $57,260 |
| Green Bay, WI | $50,300 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $125,800 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $106,600 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $102,900 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,900 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $96,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $90,770 |
| Loan Officer | $83,660 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $26.36 ($54,830 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $54,830 against $52,230 nationally, 5% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,140, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for credit counselor pay?
49 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,590 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.