Billing and Posting Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $48,860 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $40,610
90th percentile $62,310
Employed locally 690
National median $47,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,610
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $62,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Billing and Posting Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Billing and Posting Clerks salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Billing and Posting Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $74,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,020
    Rochester, MN $63,870
    Napa, CA $60,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,480

    Nearby metros — Billing and Posting Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,160
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,770
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,770
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $50,570

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Billing and Posting Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Billing and Posting Clerks in Portland, ME is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Billing and Posting Clerks salaries?

    The median Billing and Posting Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 3.6% above the national median of $47,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Billing and Posting Clerks in Portland?

    Entry-level Billing and Posting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,610 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.