As of June 2026, Credit Counselors has an AI-exposure score of 73/100 (Very High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Credit Counselors

73/100
Very High exposure
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More exposed than 94% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$52,230. About 2,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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.

Common titles
Certified Consumer Credit and Housing CounselorCertified Credit CounselorCredit CounselorHousing CounselorAccredited Financial CounselorCertified Credit Consultant
Typical preparation
Considerable Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be...
Skills and knowledge
SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningService Orientation
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Access
Work context
Email useTelephoneFrequent contact with othersIndoor controlled settingDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Credit Counselors, SOC 13-2071.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Credit Counselors tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
  • Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
  • Interview clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information.
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Augmentable
  • Recommend strategies for clients to meet their financial goals, such as borrowing money through loans or loan programs, declaring bankruptcy, making budget adjustments, or enrolling in debt management plans.
  • Refer clients to social service or community resources for needs beyond those of credit or debt counseling.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (90%).

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