Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$57,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $50,080
State Rank
#8 of 33
490 employed here

How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make in Ohio?

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks working in Ohio earn a median salary of $57,120 per year, or about $27.46 per hour. That is 14% above the national median of $50,080 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $47,830 while the top 10% make $73,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,870 and $62,810 a year.

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,830$23.00
25th percentile (early career)$52,870$25.42
50th percentile (median)$57,120$27.46
75th percentile (experienced)$62,810$30.20
90th percentile (top earners)$73,000$35.10

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 8th out of 33 states and territories for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Texas$62,930
2Minnesota$61,000
3Washington$59,840
4New Jersey$59,400
5Illinois$58,880

Working as Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Ohio

Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($57,120) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make in Ohio?
The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Ohio is $57,120 per year, or about $27.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,830 at the entry level to $73,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks about 14% more than the national median of $50,080. Ohio ranks 8th out of 33 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $57,120 a year. About 490 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.