How much does a billing clerk make?
Answer: A typical billing clerk in the United States makes $48,500 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 404,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Billing clerk pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| 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 |
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.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a billing clerk do?
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).
What's a typical day like?
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.
How to get this job
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.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing.
Did you know?
Billing clerks may create shipping labels and calculate shipping charges—not just work out what a customer owes.
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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