What Billing and Posting Clerks do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of Billing and Posting Clerks this way: "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."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks"; "Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors"; "Verify signatures and required information on checks"; "Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered"; "Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is high school diploma or equivalent. Typical on-the-job training to reach competency is moderate-term on-the-job training.
Job outlook for Billing and Posting Clerks
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 418,000 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 417,700 in 2035, a decrease of 300 jobs (-0.1%). That is slower than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 37,000 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 8.9% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $48,500, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Billing and Posting Clerks earn the most
Across the 10 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $45,358 in Texas to $56,031 in California, a gap of $10,674 (1.24 times). 6 of those 10 states average above the BLS national median of $48,500 and 4 average at or below it.
New Jersey employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 42,790, which is 15.8% of the 270,380 counted across them. New York follows with 42,430.
Highest-paying states
California ($56,031), New Jersey ($54,693) and New York ($54,272) lead the ranking, while Texas ($45,358) and Florida ($46,336) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Billing and Posting Clerks: pay against the cost of living
We compare 12 labor markets, each represented by its most populous county. After federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics (a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline), the largest yearly margin is in Lake County, IN (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN) at $19,907. The smallest margin is $3,884 in Kings County, NY.
The median wage for this occupation covers all four basics in 12 of the 12 markets. A one-bedroom apartment takes between 34.6% and 73.1% of take-home pay, depending on the market.
Occupations related to Billing and Posting Clerks
Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (43-3000) include Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, Bill and Account Collectors and Tellers.
Frequently asked questions about Billing and Posting Clerks
How much do Billing and Posting Clerks earn in the United States?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $48,500. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $45,358 to $56,031.
Which state pays Billing and Posting Clerks the most?
California, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $56,031. New Jersey is next at $54,693.
Is Billing and Posting Clerks a growing occupation?
BLS projects employment to shrink by 0.1% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 37,000 openings a year.
What education do Billing and Posting Clerks need?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training, according to BLS.
Where can Billing and Posting Clerks afford to live best?
Among the markets covered, Lake County, IN leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes, rent, food, energy and gasoline: $19,907 on a median wage of $49,960.