Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk in the United States is $42,935 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,997
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,744 to $47,155
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,838
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Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,155 $3,930 $907 $23
Average $42,935 $3,578 $826 $21
25th Percentile $39,744 $3,312 $764 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salaries

An Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,595
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,056
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,528
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,128
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,118
Levels Salary
Enrollmen... Level Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk$37,595
Appointme... Level Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk$42,056
Enrollmen... Level Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk$46,528
Enrollmen... Level Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk$69,128
Enrollmen... Level Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk$105,118
$37,595 0 yr
$42,056 < 2 yrs
$46,528 2-4 yrs
$69,128 5-8 yrs
$105,118 > 8 yrs
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How Do Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,538.
  • California: $47,357.
  • Massachusetts: $46,726.

Top Paying Cities for Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerks

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $54,154
  • San Francisco: $53,561
  • Oakland: $52,432

What Skills Can Increase an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.19% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 3.27% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.19%
Accounts Receivable 3.27%
Underwriting 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Digital Literacy: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$51,522
20%
Digital Literacy
$49,804
16%
Analytical Skills
$48,516
13%
Critical Thinking
$48,087
12%
Planning
$48,087
12%
Communication Skills
$47,658
11%
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Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$53,669$26.025%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$47,228$23.010%

How Education impacts an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerks enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,133 and $43,115).

Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.5%
High School 47.6%
Associates 9.5%
Bachelors 23.8%
Masters 9.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk

Salaries for an Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,947 in 2023 to around $38,039 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk Over Time

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2023
$38,947
2024
$38,720
2025
$38,039
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2024 $38,720
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FAQ about Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Appointment Clerk and Pre Billing Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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