Credit Counselors Salary in New Mexico

Credit counselors in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $55,390 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($49,560), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the credit counselors average at $56,120 and the median at $50,390 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,210.

Credit Counselors average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$55,390
Las Cruces$49,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$55,390	$52,290	$43,390	$45,248	96
Las Cruces	$49,560	$41,870	$41,870	$40,838	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Credit Counselors salary in other states

Credit Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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.
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.

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