SOC 43-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks — Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Baton Rouge, LA is $33,870 per year, substantially below the national median of $50,080 — a gap of 32.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Baton Rouge, LA is $33,870 per year, substantially below the national median of $50,080 — a gap of 32.4%. Half of workers earn between $27,120 and $42,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,120 and the ninetieth at $51,590.
Within the state, New Orleans records the highest median at $37,440. Of the 491 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 423rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,120 | −45.8% |
| 25th | $27,120 | −45.8% |
| Median (50th) | $33,870 | −32.4% |
| 75th | $42,750 | −14.6% |
| 90th | $51,590 | +3.0% |
| Mean | $37,380 | −25.4% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $37,440 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baton Rouge run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $33,870 goes as far as $38,401 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,401US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,870 a year, 32.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,120 to $51,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $37,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median annual wage is $33,870, or $16.28 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 $50,080, so pay in Baton Rouge, LA is 32.4% 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 Baton Rouge, LA earns more than $51,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,120 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 New Orleans, at $37,440 per year.
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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