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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
Northwest Minnesota 45028$25.12/hr$20.01/hr$22.27/hr$24.21/hr$27.76/hr$31.67/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction100$26.00/hr
Manufacturing70$24.09/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities890$25.05/hr
Information170$27.38/hr
Financial Activities290$27.59/hr
Professional and Business Services1,330$29.05/hr
Education and Health Services3,720$24.84/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services70$22.18/hr
Public Administration180$30.49/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 80$24.01/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 100$23.83/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 150$23.32/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 200$24.08/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 210$23.55/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 230$23.74/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 260$23.72/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 280$23.85/hr2.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 320$23.41/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 360$24.13/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 370$23.41/hr1.3%
Northwest Balance of State 400$23.93/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 450$24.21/hr0.6%
Rochester MN MSA 480$31.07/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 570$24.23/hr2.3%
Southeast Minnesota 690$27.19/hr1.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,250$26.98/hr0.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,570$26.97/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,830$25.63/hr0.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 4,030$26.06/hr-1.7%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,700$29.56/hr-15.1%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 27,520$25.46/hr-4.5%
Receptionists and Information Clerks 12,480$17.96/hr0.2%
Customer Service Representatives 59,170$23.09/hr-4.4%
Office Clerks, General 55,710$22.87/hr-3.9%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 6,030$26.90/hr3.9%
New Accounts Clerks 1,360$23.36/hr-16.5%
Bill and Account Collectors 3,800$23.42/hr-14.8%
Correspondence Clerks N/A$25.95/hrN/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.