Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Montana

$18,903 $61,346
10th pct Median: $35,666 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$18,903
25th Percentile$25,680
50th (Median)$35,666
75th Percentile$49,219
90th (Top Earners)$61,346
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $35,666 for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $32,872 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) 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 Montana?
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Montana earn a median annual salary of $35,666 per year ($17.15/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $40,530.
Is Montana a good state for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $35,666 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $32,872 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana 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 Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Montana

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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