Billing and posting clerks salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,290 | $17.93 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,500 | $23.32 |
| Mean (average) | $51,070 | $24.55 |
| 90th percentile | $67,710 | $32.55 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Billing and posting clerks pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,520 | $31,730 | $56,060 | 3,780 | 0.69 |
| Alaska | $52,170 | $34,610 | $66,380 | 370 | 0.44 |
| Arizona | $47,730 | $37,630 | $62,100 | 8,490 | 1.01 |
| Arkansas | $38,780 | $32,460 | $55,180 | 4,390 | 1.29 |
| California | $56,260 | $42,840 | $77,260 | 41,290 | 0.87 |
| Colorado | $52,670 | $41,360 | $65,130 | 8,170 | 1.09 |
| Connecticut | $52,000 | $40,950 | $77,940 | 4,170 | 0.95 |
| Delaware | $52,110 | $38,780 | $76,360 | 1,270 | 1.01 |
| District of Columbia | $64,330 | $50,410 | $99,190 | 530 | 0.29 |
| Florida | $46,540 | $37,340 | $61,780 | 28,560 | 1.11 |
| Georgia | $47,390 | $35,480 | $65,600 | 11,450 | 0.9 |
| Guam | $26,900 | $22,570 | $41,760 | 80 | 0.48 |
| Hawaii | $51,240 | $39,320 | $70,370 | 1,340 | 0.82 |
| Idaho | $46,440 | $34,940 | $60,330 | 2,850 | 1.28 |
| Illinois | $49,730 | $38,560 | $76,860 | 21,010 | 1.33 |
| Indiana | $46,400 | $36,970 | $61,430 | 8,060 | 0.97 |
| Iowa | $47,110 | $38,670 | $60,960 | 3,660 | 0.9 |
| Kansas | $46,420 | $36,410 | $62,530 | 3,890 | 1.04 |
| Kentucky | $45,590 | $35,010 | $57,390 | 5,200 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $43,170 | $30,950 | $59,970 | 5,970 | 1.19 |
| Maine | $47,840 | $39,530 | $61,780 | 1,850 | 1.11 |
| Maryland | $52,210 | $40,300 | $72,850 | 5,960 | 0.83 |
| Massachusetts | $56,110 | $46,540 | $71,800 | 7,430 | 0.79 |
| Michigan | $46,890 | $37,400 | $60,870 | 12,550 | 1.1 |
| Minnesota | $55,810 | $45,140 | $72,470 | 6,300 | 0.82 |
| Mississippi | $41,190 | $31,050 | $58,240 | 3,040 | 1 |
| Missouri | $46,760 | $36,160 | $61,320 | 8,550 | 1.12 |
| Montana | $46,730 | $38,650 | $59,270 | 1,890 | 1.43 |
| Nebraska | $47,410 | $36,810 | $60,990 | 3,310 | 1.25 |
| Nevada | $47,430 | $38,960 | $61,980 | 3,720 | 0.92 |
| New Hampshire | $50,710 | $44,080 | $63,530 | 1,480 | 0.84 |
| New Jersey | $51,750 | $39,530 | $68,990 | 14,910 | 1.34 |
| New Mexico | $46,120 | $35,190 | $59,200 | 2,050 | 0.91 |
| New York | $53,320 | $40,570 | $76,210 | 32,770 | 1.3 |
| North Carolina | $47,160 | $36,130 | $62,980 | 7,000 | 0.55 |
| North Dakota | $48,550 | $35,550 | $69,280 | 660 | 0.59 |
| Ohio | $46,390 | $37,300 | $60,110 | 19,480 | 1.35 |
| Oklahoma | $45,120 | $33,630 | $59,640 | 4,460 | 1.01 |
| Oregon | $51,860 | $41,410 | $65,070 | 5,030 | 0.98 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,890 | $36,750 | $63,400 | 15,800 | 1 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,490 | $21,840 | $38,870 | 4,800 | 1.97 |
| Rhode Island | $52,910 | $40,440 | $70,740 | 980 | 0.75 |
| South Carolina | $45,250 | $33,890 | $58,860 | 5,550 | 0.93 |
| South Dakota | $46,180 | $31,300 | $54,970 | 770 | 0.65 |
| Tennessee | $46,330 | $36,410 | $61,650 | 7,990 | 0.94 |
| Texas | $45,910 | $33,360 | $61,990 | 31,150 | 0.85 |
| Utah | $46,470 | $36,500 | $61,400 | 4,000 | 0.89 |
| Vermont | $50,730 | $42,230 | $62,360 | 890 | 1.12 |
| Virgin Islands | $43,430 | $34,900 | $54,060 | 30 | 0.39 |
| Virginia | $47,580 | $37,830 | $64,740 | 7,500 | 0.7 |
| Washington | $56,090 | $40,720 | $72,840 | 11,960 | 1.3 |
| West Virginia | $39,300 | $31,110 | $55,910 | 2,180 | 1.2 |
| Wisconsin | $48,230 | $38,000 | $61,240 | 7,790 | 1.02 |
| Wyoming | $44,880 | $33,750 | $59,300 | 580 | 0.8 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for billing and posting clerks
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 37,000. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.5%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for billing and posting clerks
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Keep records of invoices and support documents.
- Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
- Create billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies or equipment.
- Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (in demand)
- Epic Systems (hot technology)
- Intuit QuickBooks (hot technology)
- MEDITECH software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Accuity EPICWare
- Aderant legal software
- Allscripts Professional PM
- Automated billing software
Transferable skills for career changers: Time Management, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination.
Common job titles: Biller, Billing Accounts Representative, Billing Clerk, Billing Coordinator, Billing Specialist, IP Clerk (Item Processing Clerk), Pre Audit Clerk, Statement Clerk, Statement Distribution Clerk.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do billing and posting clerks make?
The national median annual wage for billing and posting clerks was $48,500 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $37,290 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $67,710. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do billing and posting clerks need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is billing and posting clerks a growing career?
BLS projects employment of billing and posting clerks to change -0.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 37,000 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay billing and posting clerks the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($64,330), California ($56,260), Massachusetts ($56,110). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.