How much does a credit counselor make in Syracuse?
$59,160a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $28.44 an hour or $4,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.44
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,250Median: $59,160Highest 10%: $86,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| 75th | $66,750 | $32.09 | |
| 90th | $86,980 | $41.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| New York, NY | $63,170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,240 |
| Albany, NY | $60,730 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,040 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,240 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $126,400 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $122,700 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,900 |
| Management Analyst | $97,020 |
| Budget Analyst | $85,240 |
| Financial Examiner | $85,030 |
| Logistician | $84,040 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $82,230 |
| Claims Adjuster | $82,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $28.44 ($59,160 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $59,160 against $52,230 nationally, 13% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,030, so Syracuse pays 6% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for credit counselor pay?
29 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,980 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.