Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,060 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $57,100
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $51,670
    90th
    $57,100

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,530
    Illinois $65,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,100
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $61,030

    Nearby metros — Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,100
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,110
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,400

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Austin, TX is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.65 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salaries?

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Austin, TX is 2.2% below the national median of $49,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Austin?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.