Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,650 -1% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $41,530
90th percentile $72,210
Employed locally 30
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,530
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $56,480
    90th
    $72,210

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Southwest Maine is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Southwest Maine is 1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,530 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.