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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $47,400 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $63,520
Employed locally 130
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $47,400
    75th
    $56,480
    90th
    $63,520

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 41% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,060

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Houston, TX is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Houston, TX is 3.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.