Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $46,820 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $42,870
90th percentile $86,460
Employed locally 30
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,870
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $74,030
    90th
    $86,460

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,110
    Omaha, NE-IA $55,600
    Virginia $53,870
    Pennsylvania $50,610
    California $50,370

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,870 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.