SOC 43-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Billing and Posting Clerks — Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,210, median pay for Billing and Posting Clerks in Dayton, OH tracks the national median of $48,500 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,210, median pay for Billing and Posting Clerks in Dayton, OH tracks the national median of $48,500 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,370 to $52,660.
Employment stands at 1,080, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $47,630. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 369th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,420 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $39,370 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,210 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $52,660 | +8.6% |
| 90th | $62,930 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $47,850 | −1.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $47,630 | 3,550 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $47,320 | 3,750 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $46,160 | 4,790 | |
| 4 | Sandusky | $45,930 | 90 | |
| 5 | Akron | $45,850 | 970 | |
| 6 | Lima | $45,170 | 150 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $44,560 | 810 | |
| 8 | Canton | $43,130 | 410 | |
| 9 | Mansfield | $42,840 | 100 | |
| 10 | Springfield | $42,480 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dayton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,210 goes as far as $49,795 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,795US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,210 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,420 to $62,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,080 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $47,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Billing and Posting Clerks in Dayton, OH?
The median annual wage is $46,210, or $22.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,500, so pay in Dayton, OH is 4.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dayton, OH earns more than $62,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $47,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,080 jobs in this occupation in Dayton, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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