Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks in the United States was $50,080 ($24.08 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| 25th | $40,520 | $19.48 |
| Median | $50,080 | $24.08 |
| 75th | $60,860 | $29.26 |
| 90th | $72,700 | $34.95 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-4041
- Total U.S. employment: 12,030
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 12,030 credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,990 | $17.30 | -28.1% | 330 |
| Arizona | — | — | — | 130 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | 160 |
| California | $51,950 | $24.97 | +3.7% | 590 |
| Colorado | $50,820 | $24.43 | +1.5% | 210 |
| Connecticut | — | — | — | 60 |
| Florida | $41,810 | $20.10 | -16.5% | 930 |
| Georgia | $30,490 | $14.66 | -39.1% | 720 |
| Illinois | $58,880 | $28.31 | +17.6% | 140 |
| Indiana | $47,930 | $23.04 | -4.3% | 470 |
| Iowa | $49,780 | $23.93 | -0.6% | 240 |
| Kentucky | $49,790 | $23.94 | -0.6% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $37,440 | $18.00 | -25.2% | 330 |
| Maine | $50,370 | $24.22 | +0.6% | 80 |
| Maryland | — | — | — | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $55,300 | $26.59 | +10.4% | 250 |
| Michigan | $48,840 | $23.48 | -2.5% | 190 |
| Minnesota | $61,000 | $29.33 | +21.8% | 70 |
| Mississippi | $39,040 | $18.77 | -22.0% | 80 |
| Missouri | $52,820 | $25.39 | +5.5% | 180 |
| Montana | $51,060 | $24.55 | +2.0% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $50,030 | $24.05 | -0.1% | 130 |
| Nevada | $47,260 | $22.72 | -5.6% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $58,620 | $28.19 | +17.1% | 110 |
| New Jersey | $59,400 | $28.56 | +18.6% | 600 |
| New York | $56,510 | $27.17 | +12.8% | 730 |
| North Carolina | $47,340 | $22.76 | -5.5% | 500 |
| Ohio | $57,120 | $27.46 | +14.1% | 490 |
| Oklahoma | $46,450 | $22.33 | -7.2% | 220 |
| Oregon | $51,620 | $24.82 | +3.1% | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,090 | $24.56 | +2.0% | 250 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 400 |
| Texas | $62,930 | $30.25 | +25.7% | 1,180 |
| Utah | $51,260 | $24.64 | +2.4% | 150 |
| Virginia | $47,300 | $22.74 | -5.6% | 280 |
| Washington | $59,840 | $28.77 | +19.5% | 110 |
| West Virginia | $46,480 | $22.35 | -7.2% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $57,940 | $27.86 | +15.7% | 310 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks?
The median annual wage for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks is $50,080 ($24.08 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,030 credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.08. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.