SOC 43-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks — Georgia
Georgia · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Georgia is $30,490 per year, substantially below the national median of $50,080 — a gap of 39.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Georgia is $30,490 per year, substantially below the national median of $50,080 — a gap of 39.1%. Half of workers earn between $27,440 and $43,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,690 and the ninetieth at $61,380.
The area has 720 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Georgia ranks number 33rd out of 33 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $37,590. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 711th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,690 | −48.7% |
| 25th | $27,440 | −45.2% |
| Median (50th) | $30,490 | −39.1% |
| 75th | $43,340 | −13.5% |
| 90th | $61,380 | +22.6% |
| Mean | $38,130 | −23.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $30,490 goes as far as $31,661 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,490 a year, 39.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,690 to $61,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 720 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 33 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $37,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $30,490, or $14.66 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 Georgia is 39.1% 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 Georgia earns more than $61,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,690 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 Atlanta, at $37,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 720 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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