How much does a billing clerk make?
a year · about $23 an hour
A typical billing clerk in the United States makes $48,500 a year, about $23 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They check orders, sales slips, or medical records, use billing software to calculate charges, and prepare itemized bills. They fix errors, update invoice records, and may contact customers about account details.
Did you know? Billing clerks may create shipping labels and calculate shipping charges—not just work out what a customer owes.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $37,290 and $67,710How do you become one?
In the U.S., the usual entry point is a high school diploma or GED, and related work experience is not typically required. Employers train new clerks on the job; basic math, careful reading, and computer skills are useful.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can vary with experience, useful credentials or specialized billing skills, the employer and industry, and location. More complex duties and the number of hours worked can matter too.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in District of Columbia ($64,330), lowest in Arkansas ($38,780).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $37,290 | $48,500 | $67,710 | about 404,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $64,330 | about 530 |
| California | $56,260 | about 41,000 |
| Massachusetts | $56,110 | about 7,000 |
| Washington | $56,090 | about 12,000 |
| Minnesota | $55,810 | about 6,000 |
Official definition: Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods. Excludes “Medical Records Specialists” (29-2072).
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3021.00
- www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/financial-clerks.htm
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/43-3021.00
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY