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Billing and Posting Clerks Salary in U.S.

In U.S., billing and posting clerks earn $47,170 at the median — $22.68 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$47K
Median annual
$22.68/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$65K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,328/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,170/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,916/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Billing and Posting Clerks salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $35,760, 25th percentile $40,260, median $47,170, 75th percentile $56,350, 90th percentile $64,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$40KMedian$47K75th$56K90th$65K
Bar chart showing Billing and Posting Clerks salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $35,760, 25th percentile $40,260, median $47,170, 75th percentile $56,350, 90th percentile $64,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level billing and posting clerks (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K.Top earners bring in $65K or more - a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Billing and Posting Clerks pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$75K+58%550
Washington$56K+19%13,350
California$54K+15%42,110
Massachusetts$53K+12%8,320
Minnesota$53K+12%6,830
Rhode Island$52K+11%1,800
Alaska$52K+10%350
New York$52K+9%31,720
Oregon$51K+8%6,270
Delaware$51K+8%990
Connecticut$51K+8%3,890
Hawaii$51K+8%1,260
New Jersey$51K+7%12,670
Vermont$50K+6%1,120
New Hampshire$50K+5%1,470

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Frequently asked questions

How much do billing and posting clerks make in U.S.?

The median is $47,170 a year - that works out to about $22.68 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,760, and experienced billing and posting clerks can clear $64,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,328/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 42.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a billing and posting clerks salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median billing and posting clerks salary is worth about $47,170 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do billing and posting clerks get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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