Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks in the U.S. is $50,080 ($24.08 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $50,080
- Mean annual wage
- $51,420
- Median hourly wage
- $24.08
- Employment
- 12,030
12,030 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| 25th percentile | $40,520 | $19.48 |
| Median (50th) | $50,080 | $24.08 |
| 75th percentile | $60,860 | $29.26 |
| 90th percentile | $72,700 | $34.95 |
Highest-paying states for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $62,930 | 1,180 |
| Minnesota | $61,000 | 70 |
| Washington | $59,840 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $59,400 | 600 |
| Illinois | $58,880 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $58,620 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $57,940 | 310 |
| Ohio | $57,120 | 490 |
| New York | $56,510 | 730 |
| Massachusetts | $55,300 | 250 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $30,490 median annual wage
- Alabama: $35,990 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $37,440 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $39,040 median annual wage
- Florida: $41,810 median annual wage
About this occupation
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Typical tasks
- Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
- Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
- Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
- Examine city directories and public records to verify residence property ownership, bankruptcies, liens, arrest record, or unpaid taxes of applicants.
- File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
- Mail charge statements to customers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 23.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.1% |
| Master's degree | 6.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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