How much does a financial clerk make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.88 an hour or $4,486 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.88
- Average (mean)
- $56,450
- Jobs
- 36,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| Median | $53,830 | $25.88 | |
| 75th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 90th | $76,290 | $36.68 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $61,500 |
| Virginia | $61,040 |
| Arizona | $60,720 |
| Minnesota | $60,580 |
| Massachusetts | $60,530 |
| Delaware | $60,340 |
| Colorado | $59,990 |
| Maine | $59,160 |
| Washington | $58,970 |
| Oklahoma | $58,720 |
| North Carolina | $58,290 |
| California | $58,100 |
| Rhode Island | $58,040 |
| New Jersey | $57,920 |
| Illinois | $56,980 |
| North Dakota | $56,680 |
| Arkansas | $56,600 |
| Alaska | $55,300 |
| Oregon | $54,700 |
| Texas | $53,830 |
| Missouri | $52,400 |
| Maryland | $52,370 |
| Georgia | $52,240 |
| Kentucky | $51,860 |
| Indiana | $51,850 |
| Connecticut | $51,830 |
| Iowa | $51,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,650 |
| Florida | $51,570 |
| New Hampshire | $51,480 |
| Idaho | $51,310 |
| Wisconsin | $51,030 |
| Nevada | $50,200 |
| South Carolina | $49,780 |
| Utah | $48,580 |
| Ohio | $48,120 |
| Tennessee | $47,060 |
| Kansas | $46,900 |
| Nebraska | $46,810 |
| Hawaii | $46,560 |
| Louisiana | $46,270 |
| Vermont | $44,280 |
| West Virginia | $41,550 |
| Mississippi | $31,750 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $73,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $71,060 |
| Trenton, NJ | $64,740 |
| Boulder, CO | $64,390 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,640 |
| Greensboro, NC | $63,490 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $63,460 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,420 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,220 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,910 |
| New York, NY | $62,140 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,120 |
| Denver, CO | $61,090 |
| Boston, MA | $61,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,780 |
In other countries
Financial Clerk belongs to the international group "Pawnbrokers and money-lenders".
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- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,260
- Procurement Clerk$50,580
- Teller$43,030
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial clerk make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.88 ($53,830 a year).
How much does a financial clerk make a month?
About $4,486 a month before tax, based on a median of $53,830 a year.
How much does a financial clerk make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,360 or less a year ($19.40 an hour); the top 10% make $76,290 or more.
Which state pays financial clerks the most?
New York, with a median of $61,500 a year, followed by Virginia ($61,040) and Arizona ($60,720).
Which city pays financial clerks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $73,030 a year.
How many financial clerks are there in the United States?
About 36,260 people work as financial clerks.
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.