How much does a financial clerk make in Seattle?
$61,120a year
Median yearly pay for financial clerks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,920Median: $61,120Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| Median | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $68,780 | $33.07 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for financial clerks.
| Portland, OR | $56,230 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial clerk make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.38 ($61,120 a year).
Do financial clerks make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $61,120 against $53,830 nationally, 14% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $58,970, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for financial clerk pay?
12 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a financial clerk make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,360 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.