Credit Counselors in Illinois
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Projected employment for Credit Counselors in Illinois is growing faster than average.
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Credit Counselors in Illinois earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Credit Counselors Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 1,650 Credit Counselors working in the state.
There were 1,760 Credit Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 110 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 470 Credit Counselors working in it, which means Illinois has more Credit Counselors than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Credit Counselors in this state are growing at a rate of 7.8% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.8%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 140 annual job openings, and a total of 1,660 jobs for Illinois Credit Counselors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,800 annual jobs and 43,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Credit Counselors Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Credit Counselors ranged from $29,640 to $67,030 with $45,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.25 to $32.22. The median hourly rate was $21.86.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.79 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.07.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Credit Counselors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Credit Counselors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 1,120 | $46,590 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 270 | $48,760 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 50 | $41,670 |
| Kankakee, IL | 40 | $37,650 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 40 | $42,050 |
Top States for Credit Counselors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Credit Counselors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4,370 | $49,040 |
| Florida | 2,710 | $42,160 |
| New York | 2,560 | $54,720 |
| Arizona | 2,220 | $41,640 |
| Texas | 2,120 | $40,440 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,770 | $51,900 |
| Tennessee | 1,750 | $37,220 |
| Illinois | 1,650 | $45,480 |
| Massachusetts | 1,360 | $52,280 |
| Ohio | 1,000 | $47,070 |
| Michigan | 920 | $47,370 |
| Georgia | 870 | $43,230 |
| Minnesota | 810 | $48,720 |
| Virginia | 730 | $46,240 |
| New Jersey | 680 | $60,140 |
| Wisconsin | 640 | $37,990 |
| Oklahoma | 570 | $38,770 |
| Connecticut | 570 | $50,190 |
| Maryland | 540 | $45,070 |
| Utah | 520 | $36,270 |
Below are the states where Credit Counselors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $65,550 |
| New Jersey | $60,140 |
| Nevada | $58,360 |
| Rhode Island | $57,330 |
| New York | $54,720 |
| Delaware | $54,370 |
| Massachusetts | $52,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,900 |
| Connecticut | $50,190 |
| California | $49,040 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Dave Dugdale under License
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