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Credit Counselors in Florida

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 Florida the median pay is $46,300 a year, 11% below the national median of $52,230.

$46,300median pay in Florida, per year
$43,420–$52,900middle half earn
2,410employed in Florida
$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 Florida

Credit Counselors pay in other states

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