Credit Counselors pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,920 or more. The middle half of credit counselors in San Juan earn between $28,640 and $61,660.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $50KMedian
- $62K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,050 | $4,088 | $23.58 |
| Median | $50,010 | $4,168 | $24.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,640 | $2,387 | $13.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,660 | $5,138 | $29.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Credit Counselors pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Credit counselors in San Juan earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($50,850) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($57,210). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $52,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $49,050 | $50,010 | $27,910 | $78,920 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $50,850 | $50,010 | $27,640 | $78,920 | n/a |
| United States | $57,210 | $52,230 | $38,350 | $80,440 | 27,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for credit counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Credit Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$53,660
- Fort Myers, FL$47,350
- Orlando, FL$48,250
- Lakeland, FL$46,290
- Deltona, FL$49,290
- Tampa, FL$50,380
Highest-paying cities for credit counselors
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,720).
- San Francisco, CA$85,720
- Salt Lake City, UT$79,060
- San Jose, CA$77,410
- Sacramento, CA$76,900
- San Diego, CA$72,810
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Credit Counselors salary in San Juan: questions
How much do credit counselors make an hour in San Juan?
$23.58 an hour on average, and $24.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level credit counselors salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do credit counselors earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($57,210).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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