How much does a credit counselor make in Sacramento?
$76,930a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $36.99 an hour or $6,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.99
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $76,930Highest 10%: $98,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| Median | $76,930 | $36.99 | |
| 75th | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| 90th | $98,810 | $47.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| San Francisco, CA | $82,570 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $66,660 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,210 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,750 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,110 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $128,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $124,400 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $122,500 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $104,000 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $102,600 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $96,220 |
| Budget Analyst | $95,620 |
| Compliance Officer | $95,220 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $36.99 ($76,930 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $76,930 against $52,230 nationally, 47% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $67,120, so Sacramento pays 15% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for credit counselor pay?
3 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,810 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.