Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		40
Mean wage		$22.09
Entry wage		$16.50
10th percentile wage		$15.22
50th percentile wage		$19.63
90th percentile wage		$35.24

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	20	47.9%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services		$19.73
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	20	$18.02

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.63		$21.00		-$1.37
2017	$19.40	+1.2%	$20.75	+1.2%	-$1.35
2016	$18.90	+2.6%	$20.22	+2.6%	-$1.31
2015	$18.33	+3.1%	$19.61	+3.1%	-$1.27
2014	$17.88	+2.5%	$19.13	+2.5%	-$1.24
2013	$17.53	+2.0%	$18.75	+2.0%	-$1.22
2012	$17.18	+2.0%	$18.38	+2.0%	-$1.19
2011	$16.89	+1.7%	$18.06	+1.7%	-$1.17
2010	$16.58	+1.8%	$17.74	+1.8%	-$1.15
2009	$16.32	+1.6%	$17.46	+1.6%	-$1.13
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.63		$24.57		-$4.94
2017	$19.40	+1.2%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$4.91
2016	$18.90	+2.6%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$4.75
2015	$18.33	+3.1%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$4.78
2014	$17.88	+2.5%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$4.75
2013	$17.53	+2.0%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$4.62
2012	$17.18	+2.0%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$4.52
2011	$16.89	+1.7%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$4.44
2010	$16.58	+1.8%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$4.41
2009	$16.32	+1.6%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$4.32

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$19.63	40
Northwest	$18.70	40
South Central	$18.20	40
North Central	$15.15	100

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$15.15	100
Northwest	$18.70	40
Southwest	$19.63	40
South Central	$18.20	40


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