Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $56,480 +15% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $75,280
Employed locally 730
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $56,480
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $75,280

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $47,380
    Rochester, NY $43,900

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,930
    Customer Service Representatives $48,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in New York, NY-NJ is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in New York, NY-NJ is 15% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.