How much does a financial clerk make in New Jersey?
$57,920a year
Median yearly pay for financial clerks in New Jersey. That is $27.85 an hour or $4,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.85
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,810Median: $57,920Highest 10%: $77,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,810 | $19.14 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| 75th | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 90th | $77,080 | $37.06 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $64,740 |
| New York, NY | $62,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial clerks.
| 11. North Carolina | $58,290 |
| 12. California | $58,100 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $58,040 |
| 14. New Jersey | $57,920 |
| 15. Illinois | $56,980 |
| 16. North Dakota | $56,680 |
| 17. Arkansas | $56,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $27.85 ($57,920 a year).
Do financial clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $57,920 against $53,830 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for financial clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays financial clerks the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $64,740 a year.
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.