Credit Counselors
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Credit Counselors to increase by 3.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,200 to 32,300 jobs. Its estimate of 2,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($52,230), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,200
Projected employment (2034)
32,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,000
Pay & Preparation
$52,230
Bachelor's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Writing (3.75/5) • Active Learning (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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