Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $52,000 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $28,620
90th percentile $56,930
Employed locally 180
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,620
    25th
    $39,850
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $56,010
    90th
    $56,930

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 73% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 27% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $41,700
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $39,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,140
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $37,330

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Tampa, FL is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Tampa, FL is 5.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,620 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,850.