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What You Need to Know About Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk

Job Description: Authorize credit charges against customers’ accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

Types of Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk Jobs

  • Credit Processor
  • Credit Charge Authorizer
  • Charge Authorizer
  • Credit Investigator
  • Commercial Credit Reviewer

Is There Job Demand for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 38,500 jobs in the United States for Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 3,700 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk are Utah, Florida, and Washington. Watch out if you plan on working in West Virginia, New Mexico, or Pennsylvania. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk Make?

The average yearly salary of a Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk ranges between $26,540 and $59,270.

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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks who work in Minnesota, New York, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $36,390
Arizona $41,640
Arkansas $34,880
California $42,680
Colorado $45,780
Connecticut $42,330
Delaware $40,130
Florida $37,680
Georgia $34,550
Hawaii $44,690
Idaho $42,600
Illinois $45,010
Indiana $41,940
Iowa $32,740
Kansas $40,290
Kentucky $41,310
Louisiana $28,630
Maine $37,140
Maryland $39,830
Massachusetts $46,440
Michigan $44,020
Minnesota $48,300
Mississippi $30,440
Missouri $36,060
Montana $44,160
Nebraska $37,690
Nevada $33,930
New Hampshire $39,010
New Jersey $44,500
New Mexico $35,370
New York $48,420
North Carolina $42,160
North Dakota $38,330
Ohio $40,780
Oklahoma $38,370
Oregon $45,130
Pennsylvania $40,270
Rhode Island $46,340
South Carolina $40,340
South Dakota $34,530
Tennessee $39,220
Texas $42,480
Utah $37,490
Virginia $40,500
Washington $40,160
West Virginia $36,440
Wisconsin $43,240

Where Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Are Employed

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The table below shows the approximate number of Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks employed by various industries.

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