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Credit Counselors
AUTOMATION RISK
65%
risk level
POLLING
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WAGES
$47,580
or $22.87 hourly
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
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Social Perceptiveness (53)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '25%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Credit Counselors' job openings is expected to rise 9.3% by 2031
'Credit Counselors' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Credit Counselors' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Credit Counselors' was $47,580, or $22.87 hourly
'Credit Counselors' are paid 4.0% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as credit counselors?
As of 2021 there were 31,230 people employed as Credit Counselors within the United States.
This represents around 0.02% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as Credit Counselors.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 13-2071.00
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