How much does a new accounts clerk make in California?
$52,100a year
Median yearly pay for new accounts clerks in California. That is $25.05 an hour or $4,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.05
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $52,100Highest 10%: $72,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $52,100 | $25.05 | |
| 75th | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| 90th | $72,690 | $34.95 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,830 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,090 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for new accounts clerks.
| 4. New Jersey | $57,240 |
| 5. Connecticut | $57,080 |
| 6. Washington | $52,830 |
| 7. California | $52,100 |
| 8. New Mexico | $51,380 |
| 9. Missouri | $50,270 |
| 10. Tennessee | $49,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new accounts clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.05 ($52,100 a year).
Do new accounts clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $52,100 against $47,670 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for new accounts clerk pay?
California ranks 7 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays new accounts clerks the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $52,830 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.