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Credit Counselors average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$85,720
- San Jose$77,410
- Sacramento$76,900
- San Diego$72,810
- Los Angeles$68,340
- Riverside$67,870
- Fresno$66,940
- Oxnard$63,080
- Santa Maria$62,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $85,720 | $82,570 | $67,830 | $65,254 | 116 |
| San Jose | $77,410 | $80,680 | $60,720 | $60,168 | 110 |
| Sacramento | $76,900 | $76,930 | $61,460 | $59,850 | 107 |
| San Diego | $72,810 | $67,120 | $58,600 | $57,299 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $68,340 | $65,210 | $50,620 | $54,512 | 114 |
| Riverside | $67,870 | $64,750 | $49,580 | $54,219 | 106 |
| Fresno | $66,940 | $66,660 | $47,540 | $53,640 | 102 |
| Oxnard | $63,080 | $60,110 | $47,690 | $50,887 | 111 |
| Santa Maria | $62,640 | $62,500 | $51,090 | $50,560 | 109 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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