How much does a credit counselor make in New Jersey?
$57,180a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in New Jersey. That is $27.49 an hour or $4,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.49
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,440Median: $57,180Highest 10%: $75,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 75th | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| 90th | $75,740 | $36.41 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $53,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for credit counselors.
| 11. New Hampshire | $58,830 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $58,480 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $58,330 |
| 14. New Jersey | $57,180 |
| 15. Colorado | $57,130 |
| 16. Maine | $55,490 |
| 17. Nevada | $55,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $27.49 ($57,180 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $57,180 against $52,230 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for credit counselor pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays credit counselors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,170 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.