Is credit analysts a good career?
It scores 15/100 and ranks #494 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($83,510 vs $61,390)
Possible tradeoffs
- Employment is projected to decline (-4.4% through 2034)
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree
What credit analysts earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. credit analysts earn between $65,210 and $122,460 a year.
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- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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How much do credit analysts make?
The national median wage is $83,510 a year, with the middle half earning between $65,210 and $122,460 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is credit analysts a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 15 of 100 and ranks #494 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -4.4% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a credit analyst?
The typical entry-level education is bachelor's degree.
Where do credit analysts earn the most?
Among states, New York pays the highest median ($133,270). Local pay for every state and metro is below.