How much does a credit counselor make in Tennessee?
$38,730a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in Tennessee. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.62
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,730Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| Median | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 75th | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.55 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $60,210 |
| Nashville, TN | $58,480 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,840 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for credit counselors.
| 42. West Virginia | $45,860 |
| 43. Arkansas | $45,060 |
| 44. Wyoming | $42,580 |
| 45. Tennessee | $38,730 |
| 46. Missouri | $30,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.62 ($38,730 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $38,730 against $52,230 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for credit counselor pay?
Tennessee ranks 45 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays credit counselors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $60,210 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.