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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 6,520228$25.85/hr$19.75/hr$22.90/hr$24.97/hr$29.50/hr$32.03/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction90$24.85/hr
Manufacturing140$25.19/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities920$23.83/hr
Information130$29.60/hr
Financial Activities230$24.69/hr
Professional and Business Services1,340$29.85/hr
Education and Health Services3,330$24.31/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services70$26.03/hr
Public Administration270$29.96/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 90$23.17/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 110$23.48/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 140$23.01/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 200$22.74/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 280$24.24/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 280$23.66/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 280$23.19/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 290$23.01/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 320$23.45/hr2.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 320$23.12/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 380$23.15/hr1.3%
Northwest Balance of State 410$23.19/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 460$23.32/hr0.6%
Rochester MN MSA 530$30.07/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 580$23.68/hr2.3%
Southeast Minnesota 760$25.61/hr1.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,890$25.68/hr0.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,230$25.68/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,520$24.97/hr0.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,640$24.69/hr-1.7%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,700$28.79/hr-15.1%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 28,110$24.61/hr-4.5%
Receptionists and Information Clerks 14,610$18.34/hr0.2%
Customer Service Representatives 61,870$23.27/hr-4.4%
Office Clerks, General 56,580$22.85/hr-3.9%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 6,320$25.38/hr3.9%
New Accounts Clerks 1,440$23.09/hr-16.5%
Bill and Account Collectors 4,100$22.46/hr-14.8%
Correspondence Clerks N/AN/AN/A


  • Verify signatures and required information on checks.
  • Take orders for imprinted checks.
  • Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
  • Route statements for mailing or over-the-counter delivery to customers.
  • Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Keep records of invoices and support documents.
  • Weigh envelopes containing statements to determine correct postage and affix postage, using stamps or metering equipment.
  • Consult sources, such as rate books, manuals, or insurance company representatives, to determine specific charges or information such as rules, regulations, or government tax and tariff information.
  • Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.
  • Compute credit terms, discounts, shipment charges, or rates for goods or services to complete billing documents.