How much does a credit counselor make in Portland?
$61,980a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,550Median: $61,980Highest 10%: $91,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $53,430 | $25.69 | |
| Median | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $73,280 | $35.23 | |
| 90th | $91,540 | $44.01 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $122,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $117,300 |
| Project Management Specialist | $108,300 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,500 |
| Management Analyst | $103,500 |
| Financial Examiner | $99,820 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,430 |
| Loan Officer | $96,100 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $93,590 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.80 ($61,980 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,980 against $52,230 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,150, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for credit counselor pay?
19 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,540 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.