Career Profile

Billing & Posting Clerks

Education Some college, no degree
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $39,100
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Calculate charges and generate bills, which they then prepare to send to customers.

General Information

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).

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

Billing & Posting Clerks

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

156

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 156 openings per year are projected for Billing & Posting Clerks.

+12.7%

Employment Change

Employment for Billing & Posting Clerks is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.7% between 2023 and 2028.

$18.81

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.81/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.92, while experienced workers are paid $22.14. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 1,019 Billing & Posting Clerks in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,149.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Billing & Posting Clerks are Offices of Physicians, Office Administrative Services, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Billing & Posting Clerks include Administrative, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Billing & Posting Clerks is Some college, no degree. 13% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET