Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $54,510 +11% vs national
Median hourly $26.21
10th percentile $40,910
90th percentile $79,510
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,910
    25th
    $50,790
    50th (median)
    $54,510
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $79,510

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 38% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $54,140
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,930
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $48,310
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,000

    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 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Portland, ME is $26.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 11% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,910 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,790.