Credit Counselors Salary in Louisiana

Credit counselors in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $52,070 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($51,200), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the credit counselors average at $48,880 and the median at $47,250 for 130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,210.

Credit Counselors average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$52,070
Baton Rouge$51,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$52,070	$49,600	$46,810	$42,842	93
Baton Rouge	$51,200	$49,790	$45,940	$42,169	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Credit Counselors salary in other states

Credit Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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