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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Plausible for clerks strong in credit anomalies, verification, records, customer histories, and investigation support.
Why it fits
Applies credit rules, debt information, customer interviews, payment options, documentation, and financial guidance.
Why it fits
Reuses credit authorization, borrower interviews, loan requirements, document review, risk judgment, and approvals.
Why it fits
Direct analytical progression using credit histories, financial data, risk review, reports, and lending recommendations.
Why it fits
Very direct move using applicant interviews, credit checks, verification, loan files, decisions, and customer notices.
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We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
These are some key things to think about when job hunting.
Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.
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Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Communicating with people outside the organization
Very importantWhy this matters
Social perceptiveness
Quite importantWhy this matters
Decision-making and problem solving
Quite importantWhy this matters
What users think
Based on 18 votes
Our visitors have voted that it's very probable this occupation will be automated. The automation risk level we have generated is less clear, and shows 74% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks was $49,130 ($24 per hour).
The median annual wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks was 0.7% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks' job openings is expected to decline 6.2% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 11,960 people employed as 'Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 12 thousand people are employed as 'Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks'.
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Job description
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
O*NET-SOC code: 43-4041.00
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