Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,450 | $18.49 | ||
| Arizona | 610 | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| Arkansas | 110 | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| California | 880 | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Colorado | 560 | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| Delaware | $47,220 | $22.70 | ||
| Florida | 610 | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| Idaho | 160 | $41,270 | $19.84 | |
| Illinois | 520 | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| Indiana | 450 | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| Iowa | 160 | $44,650 | $21.46 | |
| Kansas | 50 | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Kentucky | 320 | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| Louisiana | 540 | $30,740 | $14.78 | |
| Maine | 130 | $42,690 | $20.53 | |
| Maryland | 420 | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Massachusetts | 300 | $51,520 | $24.77 | |
| Michigan | 340 | $48,410 | $23.28 | |
| Minnesota | 220 | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| Mississippi | 110 | $36,720 | $17.66 | |
| Missouri | 190 | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| Montana | 70 | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| Nebraska | 190 | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| Nevada | 870 | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| New Hampshire | 90 | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| New Jersey | 1,130 | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| New Mexico | $32,270 | $15.52 | ||
| New York | 890 | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| North Carolina | 700 | $41,800 | $20.10 | |
| North Dakota | 120 | $51,720 | $24.86 | |
| Ohio | 560 | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| Oklahoma | 160 | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Oregon | 190 | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| Pennsylvania | 300 | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| Rhode Island | 50 | $45,850 | $22.05 | |
| South Carolina | 170 | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| South Dakota | 310 | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Tennessee | 210 | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| Texas | 1,550 | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| Utah | 160 | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| Virginia | 440 | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| Washington | 190 | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| Wisconsin | 220 | $51,600 | $24.81 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in communications and public relations skills, business equipment operation, and technical skills applicable to the methods and operations of specific financial or insurance services.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
Certificate
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Certificate
Associate Degree
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ
Certificate
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$44,540 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 23%
- College dropout 30%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 6%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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