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SOC 13-2071·Business & Financial OperationsOpportunity job
Credit Counselors
Median wage
$63,244
10-yr outlook
+19.5%by 2032
Openings / year
173
Workers in NY
1,760
How pay grows with experience
Credit Counselors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $50,572 |
| Median (typical) | $63,244 |
| Experienced | $78,584 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Credit Counselors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $71,679 |
| Hudson Valley | $64,367 |
| Southern Tier | $62,771 |
| Long Island | $59,583 |
| Capital Region | $59,369 |
| Mohawk Valley | $59,369 |
| Central New York | $58,357 |
| Western New York | $56,624 |
| Finger Lakes | $56,492 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Business & Financial Operations) and pay more than a Credit Counselors. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
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