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Careers · Credit Counselors · Arkansas

Credit Counselors in Arkansas

Credit counselors advise individuals and organizations on managing debt, acquiring loans, and financial planning. They help clients understand loan options, develop debt management strategies, and navigate credit issues In Arkansas the median pay is $45,060 a year, 14% below the national median of $52,230.

$45,060median pay in Arkansas, per year
$37,860–$57,980middle half earn
50employed in Arkansas
$52,230U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeEducation and TrainingEconomics and AccountingMathematics (knowledge)

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Credit Counselors.

Licenses and training in Arkansas

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O*NET-SOC 13-2071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas, annual.