Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in California

$26,851 $87,140
10th pct Median: $50,663 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,851
25th Percentile$36,477
50th (Median)$50,663
75th Percentile$69,915
90th (Top Earners)$87,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $50,663 for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $33,798 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make in California?
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in California earn a median annual salary of $50,663 per year ($24.36/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $40,530.
Is California a good state for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?
California pays above the national average for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $50,663 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $33,798 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in California

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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