How much does a new accounts clerk make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.92
- Average (mean)
- $49,370
- Jobs
- 36,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 75th | $55,100 | $26.49 | |
| 90th | $60,910 | $29.28 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $60,990 |
| North Dakota | $57,970 |
| New York | $57,950 |
| New Jersey | $57,240 |
| Connecticut | $57,080 |
| Washington | $52,830 |
| California | $52,100 |
| New Mexico | $51,380 |
| Missouri | $50,270 |
| Tennessee | $49,770 |
| North Carolina | $49,480 |
| Illinois | $49,040 |
| Minnesota | $48,920 |
| Colorado | $48,870 |
| Oregon | $48,330 |
| Ohio | $48,310 |
| New Hampshire | $48,170 |
| Wisconsin | $48,050 |
| Vermont | $47,910 |
| Nevada | $47,450 |
| Hawaii | $47,440 |
| Maine | $47,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,330 |
| Delaware | $47,150 |
| Nebraska | $47,140 |
| Michigan | $46,780 |
| Virginia | $46,350 |
| Florida | $45,930 |
| Georgia | $45,770 |
| Idaho | $45,760 |
| Wyoming | $45,760 |
| Iowa | $45,630 |
| South Carolina | $45,500 |
| Utah | $44,890 |
| Alabama | $44,780 |
| Texas | $44,040 |
| Kentucky | $43,990 |
| Montana | $43,610 |
| Oklahoma | $43,380 |
| Maryland | $43,200 |
| Indiana | $42,950 |
| Mississippi | $40,910 |
| Kansas | $40,170 |
| West Virginia | $38,520 |
| Arkansas | $35,680 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,980 |
| Washington, DC | $58,410 |
| Hartford, CT | $57,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $57,090 |
| Waterbury, CT | $57,050 |
| New Haven, CT | $56,820 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $55,980 |
| Flint, MI | $55,440 |
| Seattle, WA | $55,440 |
| Denver, CO | $55,170 |
| Fargo, ND | $53,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,830 |
| Memphis, TN | $51,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,090 |
| York, PA | $50,790 |
In other countries
New Accounts Clerk belongs to the international group "Statistical, finance and insurance clerks".
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- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$44,390
- Information and Record Clerk$49,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new accounts clerk make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).
How much does a new accounts clerk make a month?
About $3,973 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,670 a year.
How much does a new accounts clerk make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,180 or less a year ($18.36 an hour); the top 10% make $60,910 or more.
Which state pays new accounts clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $60,990 a year, followed by North Dakota ($57,970) and New York ($57,950).
Which city pays new accounts clerks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $58,980 a year.
How many new accounts clerks are there in the United States?
About 36,860 people work as new accounts 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.