Credit Counselor Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Credit Counselors in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$48,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $52,230
State Rank
#32 of 46
3,950 employed here

How much does a Credit Counselor make in Texas?

A Credit Counselor working in Texas earns a median salary of $48,220 per year, or about $23.18 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $52,230 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $36,120 while the top 10% make $66,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,240 and $57,140 a year.

Credit Counselor salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,120$17.37
25th percentile (early career)$39,240$18.87
50th percentile (median)$48,220$23.18
75th percentile (experienced)$57,140$27.47
90th percentile (top earners)$66,750$32.09

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 32nd out of 46 states and territories for Credit Counselor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$67,120
2Georgia$64,080
3District of Columbia$63,580
4Massachusetts$63,240
5New York$63,030

Working as a Credit Counselor in Texas

Nationally, about 28,000 people work as Credit Counselors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($48,220) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Credit Counselor make in Texas?
The median Credit Counselor salary in Texas is $48,220 per year, or about $23.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,120 at the entry level to $66,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Credit Counselors about 8% less than the national median of $52,230. Texas ranks 32nd out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Credit Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,220 a year. About 3,950 Credit Counselors are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.