Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary
The median credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks salary in the United States is $50,080 per year ($24.08/hour). Salaries range from $30,260 at the entry level to $72,700+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,030 credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 6.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$50,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.08
per hour
Employment
12,030
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$30,260
25th percentile
$40,520
Median
$50,080
75th percentile
$60,860
90th percentile
$72,700
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-6.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$30K$63K■ No data
Top Paying States
Texas
$63K
+26%
Minnesota
$61K
+22%
Washington
$60K
+19%
New Jersey
$59K
+19%
Illinois
$59K
+18%
New Hampshire
$59K
+17%
Wisconsin
$58K
+16%
Ohio
$57K
+14%
New York
$57K
+13%
Massachusetts
$55K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $62,930 | +25.7% |
| Minnesota | $61,000 | +21.8% |
| Washington | $59,840 | +19.5% |
| New Jersey | $59,400 | +18.6% |
| Illinois | $58,880 | +17.6% |
| New Hampshire | $58,620 | +17.1% |
| Wisconsin | $57,940 | +15.7% |
| Ohio | $57,120 | +14.1% |
| New York | $56,510 | +12.8% |
| Massachusetts | $55,300 | +10.4% |
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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,400 | +26.6% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $63,220 | +26.2% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,930 | +25.7% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,210 | +24.2% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,030 | +21.9% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,670 | +21.1% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $60,300 | +20.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,120 | +20.0% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,370 | +18.6% |
| Richmond, VA | $58,330 | +16.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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