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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and 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 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-4041 |
| title | Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
| onet code | 43-4041.00 |
| description | 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 zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 11,960 |
| a mean | 51,270 |
| a median | 49,130 |
| a pct10 | 34,590 |
| a pct25 | 40,850 |
| a pct75 | 59,530 |
| a pct90 | 71,730 |
| h mean | 24 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks typically centers on keep records of customers' charges and payments. 4 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. 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 Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.25 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in Illinois at $65,270 and lowest in Georgia at $28,990 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Illinois, Texas, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota) average $58,122. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $65,270 | $63,410 | $38,420 | $98,620 | 110 |
| Texas | $58,770 | $56,660 | $38,410 | $72,770 | 920 |
| New Hampshire | $56,400 | $61,750 | $44,570 | $77,930 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $55,350 | $54,940 | $42,280 | $67,370 | 620 |
| North Dakota | $54,820 | $55,540 | $46,400 | $65,860 | 30 |
| Virginia | $53,870 | $58,330 | $37,310 | $75,710 | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $53,690 | $56,430 | $48,770 | $68,450 | 170 |
| Washington | $53,220 | $54,350 | $43,830 | $68,170 | 130 |
| Ohio | $52,270 | $54,890 | $43,280 | $65,520 | 410 |
| New York | $52,090 | $56,480 | $41,210 | $78,510 | 680 |
| Maine | $51,820 | $53,910 | $41,530 | $72,210 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $51,580 | $51,430 | $39,040 | $62,500 | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,610 | $48,110 | $34,980 | $57,970 | 370 |
| California | $50,370 | $52,790 | $33,300 | $73,200 | 1,010 |
| Minnesota | $49,960 | $52,420 | $40,230 | $63,030 | 100 |
| South Dakota | $49,880 | $51,720 | $40,620 | $65,580 | 50 |
| Utah | $49,800 | $49,280 | $40,050 | $56,310 | 180 |
| Colorado | $49,380 | $49,390 | $40,510 | $67,550 | 380 |
| Kentucky | $48,550 | $48,080 | $38,910 | $63,270 | 160 |
| Oregon | $47,460 | $51,750 | $39,710 | $68,310 | 250 |
| North Carolina | $47,140 | $46,430 | $26,300 | $65,310 | 330 |
| Nebraska | $47,120 | $52,690 | $38,180 | $74,670 | 160 |
| Iowa | $46,820 | $53,230 | $41,310 | $83,480 | 120 |
| Indiana | $46,810 | $48,770 | $39,900 | $60,730 | — |
| Idaho | $46,720 | $45,870 | $33,820 | $54,180 | 30 |
| Maryland | $46,280 | $46,310 | $40,460 | $49,420 | — |
| Michigan | $46,020 | $47,680 | $36,400 | $60,450 | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $45,020 | $45,850 | $39,830 | $55,760 | 370 |
| Nevada | $44,680 | $48,050 | $36,680 | $64,220 | 140 |
| Louisiana | $42,510 | $43,650 | $36,620 | $59,060 | — |
| South Carolina | $38,820 | $38,620 | $25,690 | $50,300 | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $38,680 | $40,100 | $24,160 | $50,560 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $38,170 | $40,550 | $34,900 | $48,930 | 90 |
| Georgia | $28,990 | $34,370 | $24,960 | $50,560 | 550 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Accounts Receivable Coordinator or Authorizer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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