How much does a credit counselor make in Portland?
$56,670a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $27.25 an hour or $4,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.25
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,720Median: $56,670Highest 10%: $77,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| 25th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $56,670 | $27.25 | |
| 75th | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| 90th | $77,480 | $37.25 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $126,400 |
| Financial Specialist | $109,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,500 |
| Financial Examiner | $98,980 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $97,960 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $95,300 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $93,240 |
| Compliance Officer | $92,790 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $92,490 |
| Budget Analyst | $91,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $27.25 ($56,670 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $56,670 against $52,230 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $55,490, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for credit counselor pay?
42 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,480 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.