Credit Counselors in Maine
Is Maine a good place for you to work as a Credit Counselor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Credit Counselors in Maine are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Credit Counselors in Maine is growing slower than average.
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Credit Counselors in Maine earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Credit Counselors Work in Maine?
210 people worked as Credit Counselors in 2018 in this state.
There were 210 Credit Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.
The typical state has 470 Credit Counselors working in it, which means Maine has fewer Credit Counselors than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Credit Counselors in this state are growing at a rate of 4.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.8%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 260 jobs for Maine 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 Maine?
In 2018 wages for Credit Counselors ranged from $31,180 to $50,640 with $39,400 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.99 to $24.35. The median hourly rate was $18.94.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $18.97 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.03.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 80 | $41,210 |
Top States for Credit Counselors Employment
View the list below to see 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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