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Billing and Posting Clerks is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Billing and Posting Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-3021 |
| title | Billing and Posting Clerks |
| onet code | 43-3021.00 |
| description | Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 417,500 |
| a mean | 49,490 |
| a median | 47,170 |
| a pct10 | 35,760 |
| a pct25 | 40,260 |
| a pct75 | 56,350 |
| a pct90 | 64,990 |
| h mean | 23 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a billing and posting clerks typically centers on verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Active Listening. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.18 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working billing and posting clerks, the most common entry qualification is a Some College Courses (51.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 2% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $74,560 and lowest in Arkansas at $37,860 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota) average $58,124. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $74,560 | $79,330 | $48,840 | $104,000 | 550 |
| Washington | $56,230 | $56,140 | $43,830 | $71,600 | 13,350 |
| California | $54,240 | $56,420 | $40,230 | $75,730 | 42,110 |
| Massachusetts | $52,870 | $55,240 | $45,190 | $66,550 | 8,320 |
| Minnesota | $52,720 | $54,240 | $42,940 | $67,820 | 6,830 |
| Rhode Island | $52,310 | $51,720 | $39,120 | $63,310 | 1,800 |
| Alaska | $51,700 | $51,950 | $31,200 | $72,640 | 350 |
| New York | $51,620 | $56,470 | $39,150 | $76,700 | 31,720 |
| Oregon | $51,060 | $52,830 | $39,830 | $66,540 | 6,270 |
| Delaware | $50,960 | $52,190 | $38,240 | $64,940 | 990 |
| Connecticut | $50,950 | $56,090 | $40,610 | $77,390 | 3,890 |
| Hawaii | $50,890 | $52,860 | $38,240 | $75,920 | 1,260 |
| New Jersey | $50,610 | $53,240 | $39,620 | $70,420 | 12,670 |
| Vermont | $49,850 | $53,580 | $41,600 | $71,850 | 1,120 |
| New Hampshire | $49,640 | $51,080 | $39,990 | $61,690 | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $49,620 | $52,540 | $38,240 | $70,350 | 5,750 |
| Colorado | $49,200 | $52,510 | $40,500 | $65,750 | 7,430 |
| North Dakota | $49,100 | $52,420 | $38,490 | $71,310 | 520 |
| Illinois | $48,030 | $50,270 | $37,770 | $64,770 | 17,280 |
| Virginia | $47,400 | $49,970 | $37,010 | $64,550 | 8,100 |
| Arizona | $47,200 | $47,880 | $37,890 | $59,460 | 10,330 |
| Wisconsin | $47,180 | $48,200 | $37,980 | $59,890 | 9,030 |
| Georgia | $47,140 | $49,470 | $35,360 | $69,720 | 14,330 |
| Maine | $46,940 | $48,480 | $38,240 | $60,630 | 1,620 |
| Nevada | $46,240 | $46,590 | $37,280 | $58,230 | 3,570 |
| Michigan | $46,070 | $46,590 | $35,840 | $59,560 | 14,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,900 | $48,290 | $35,880 | $63,270 | 16,840 |
| Florida | $45,600 | $47,340 | $36,600 | $61,600 | 27,910 |
| Iowa | $45,440 | $47,220 | $37,410 | $60,910 | 3,870 |
| Montana | $45,360 | $45,610 | $35,860 | $58,070 | 1,760 |
| Ohio | $45,240 | $45,930 | $35,220 | $58,660 | 17,890 |
| Kansas | $45,150 | $45,810 | $34,210 | $61,080 | 3,670 |
| North Carolina | $45,140 | $46,200 | $35,080 | $60,440 | 8,810 |
| Nebraska | $45,000 | $45,730 | $35,350 | $58,330 | 3,270 |
| Utah | $44,780 | $46,070 | $35,200 | $61,250 | 4,340 |
| Indiana | $44,720 | $45,770 | $35,300 | $59,700 | 7,740 |
| Idaho | $44,580 | $44,150 | $33,540 | $56,920 | 2,540 |
| Wyoming | $43,980 | $45,410 | $35,760 | $57,370 | 610 |
| Missouri | $43,860 | $45,670 | $34,910 | $60,170 | 8,690 |
| South Dakota | $43,600 | $43,370 | $30,280 | $54,090 | 820 |
| Tennessee | $43,600 | $44,510 | $33,530 | $59,230 | 9,950 |
| Texas | $43,290 | $43,430 | $29,900 | $58,280 | 34,310 |
| New Mexico | $43,150 | $44,180 | $32,550 | $57,680 | 2,040 |
| South Carolina | $42,730 | $43,150 | $31,870 | $54,120 | 6,440 |
| Oklahoma | $42,490 | $43,860 | $30,830 | $57,830 | 4,240 |
| Mississippi | $41,440 | $42,420 | $30,090 | $57,240 | 2,990 |
| Kentucky | $40,400 | $42,680 | $32,300 | $54,950 | 6,500 |
| West Virginia | $39,740 | $42,040 | $29,760 | $57,460 | 2,510 |
| Louisiana | $39,110 | $41,110 | $27,600 | $57,550 | 5,360 |
| Alabama | $38,130 | $40,280 | $30,530 | $53,540 | 4,750 |
| Arkansas | $37,860 | $40,720 | $30,520 | $53,090 | 4,380 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for billing and posting clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Account Clerk or Account Services Representative (Accounts Services Rep) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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