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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks earn a median $50,080 a year in the U.S., with 12,030 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $50,080 a year
- Employment
- 12,030
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- -7.4%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 900
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $50,080 · $24.08 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $51,420 · $24.72 an hour (estimate error ±1.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $30,260 · $14.55 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $40,520 · $19.48 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $60,860 · $29.26 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $72,700 · $34.95 an hour
- Employment
- 12,030 (estimate error ±4.1%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
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.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 12,200
- Projected for 2035
- 11,300
- Change
- -900 (-7.4%)
- Openings each year
- 900
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- 1.0%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $62,930 | 1,180 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $61,000 | 70 |
| 3 | Washington | $59,840 | 110 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $59,400 | 600 |
| 5 | Illinois | $58,880 | 140 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $58,620 | 110 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $57,940 | 310 |
| 8 | Ohio | $57,120 | 490 |
| 9 | New York | $56,510 | 730 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $55,300 | 250 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,180 | $62,930 |
| Florida | 930 | $41,810 |
| New York | 730 | $56,510 |
| Georgia | 720 | $30,490 |
| New Jersey | 600 | $59,400 |
| California | 590 | $51,950 |
| North Carolina | 500 | $47,340 |
| Ohio | 490 | $57,120 |
| Indiana | 470 | $47,930 |
| South Carolina | 400 | Not reported |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,400 | 410 |
| 2 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,930 | 770 |
| 3 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,670 | 120 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,370 | 810 |
| 5 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,910 | 140 |
| 6 | Columbus, OH | $57,610 | 170 |
| 7 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,100 | 110 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,360 | 230 |
| 9 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $53,790 | 130 |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $52,530 | 290 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $51,260 | 130 |
| 12 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,820 | 190 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 810 | $59,370 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 770 | $62,930 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 410 | $63,400 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 370 | $37,590 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 290 | $52,530 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 250 | $38,140 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 230 | $55,360 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 190 | $50,820 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 180 | $33,710 |
| Columbus, OH | 170 | $57,610 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 170 | $48,580 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 160 | $48,790 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)2 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks pay by state
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- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks make?
- The median wage for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks in the U.S. is $50,080 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $40,520 and $60,860.
- Which state pays credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks the most?
- Texas has the highest median wage for this occupation at $62,930 a year.
- What is the job outlook for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks?
- BLS projects employment to decline 7.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 900 openings each year on average.
- What education do credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.