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How much does a credit authorizer make in Portland?

$54,510a year

Median yearly pay for credit authorizers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $26.21 an hour or $4,543 a month.

Hourly
$26.21
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
18 of 57
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,910Median: $54,510Highest 10%: $79,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,910$19.67
25th$50,790$24.42
Median$54,510$26.21
75th$58,750$28.25
90th$79,510$38.23

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for credit authorizers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Brokerage Clerk$78,210
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Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,280
Postal Service Clerk$62,130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,590
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$60,630
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Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a credit authorizer make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $26.21 ($54,510 a year).

Do credit authorizers make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $54,510 against $50,080 nationally, 9% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $50,370, so Portland pays 8% more.

Where does Portland rank for credit authorizer pay?

18 of 57 metro areas with data.

How much does a credit authorizer make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,510 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.