New Accounts Clerk Salary
New Accounts Clerks earn a median $47,670 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What new accounts clerks do
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -6.5% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 2,300
Employment of new accounts clerks is projected to shrink 6.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
New Accounts Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,540
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,956
- Medicare (1.45%)$691
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,483
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,180 | $18.36 | $32,858 |
| 25th percentile | $43,920 | $21.12 | $37,470 |
| Median (50th) | $47,670 | $22.92 | $40,483 |
| 75th percentile | $55,100 | $26.49 | $46,453 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,910 | $29.28 | $51,121 |
Best cities for new accounts clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $58,980 | $46,983 | $41,739 | 2,940 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $58,980
New Accounts Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,990 | — | $48,668 | $52,910 – $80,270 | — |
| North Dakota | $57,970 | +2.6% | $48,759 | $42,670 – $74,100 | 140 |
| New York | $57,950 | +17.6% | $46,211 | $46,470 – $68,550 | 4,800 |
| New Jersey | $57,240 | — | $46,558 | $44,730 – $81,030 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $57,080 | — | $46,400 | $47,460 – $62,840 | 420 |
| Washington | $52,830 | +7.8% | $44,629 | $46,300 – $63,290 | 310 |
| California | $52,100 | −4.2% | $42,190 | $45,680 – $72,690 | 950 |
| New Mexico | $51,380 | +12.9% | $42,215 | $35,080 – $57,920 | 150 |
| Missouri | $50,270 | +25.6% | $41,147 | $36,600 – $62,600 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $49,770 | +2.4% | $42,170 | $39,500 – $64,020 | 420 |
| North Carolina | $49,480 | +1.3% | $40,472 | $43,690 – $71,300 | 1,910 |
| Illinois | $49,040 | +6.4% | $39,301 | $39,090 – $60,470 | 2,020 |
| Minnesota | $48,920 | +1.9% | $39,684 | $39,870 – $61,860 | 1,160 |
| Colorado | $48,870 | −0.4% | $40,005 | $43,590 – $63,080 | 390 |
| Oregon | $48,330 | −1.7% | $37,614 | $45,440 – $58,400 | 1,410 |
| Ohio | $48,310 | +5.0% | $40,451 | $39,610 – $57,620 | — |
| New Hampshire | $48,170 | +5.6% | $40,885 | $39,160 – $58,390 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $48,050 | +1.9% | $39,455 | $43,710 – $59,320 | 2,100 |
| Vermont | $47,910 | +3.1% | $39,505 | $45,950 – $61,860 | 190 |
| Nevada | $47,450 | +1.0% | $40,306 | $40,250 – $69,320 | 850 |
| Hawaii | $47,440 | −5.2% | $38,198 | $44,750 – $54,150 | 140 |
| Maine | $47,420 | +5.1% | $38,263 | $44,450 – $57,980 | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,330 | +3.3% | $38,757 | $38,780 – $58,700 | 1,400 |
| Delaware | $47,150 | +0.4% | $38,125 | $37,360 – $56,810 | 140 |
| Nebraska | $47,140 | +0.8% | $38,792 | $38,060 – $65,400 | 1,150 |
| Michigan | $46,780 | −2.2% | $38,030 | $38,180 – $59,430 | 1,800 |
| Virginia | $46,350 | +4.4% | $37,571 | $38,100 – $58,410 | 640 |
| Florida | $45,930 | −4.7% | $39,085 | $40,070 – $61,120 | 910 |
| Georgia | $45,770 | −1.8% | $37,204 | $38,680 – $59,560 | 1,650 |
| Idaho | $45,760 | +0.3% | $37,631 | $37,270 – $55,180 | 350 |
| Wyoming | $45,760 | +4.2% | $38,948 | $37,440 – $49,730 | 180 |
| Iowa | $45,630 | +2.0% | $37,762 | $38,220 – $55,710 | 1,320 |
| South Carolina | $45,500 | +2.7% | $37,166 | $39,220 – $51,650 | 60 |
| Utah | $44,890 | +16.7% | $37,195 | $39,490 – $57,120 | 210 |
| Alabama | $44,780 | +11.4% | $36,187 | $34,030 – $48,820 | 140 |
| Texas | $44,040 | +13.0% | $37,566 | $35,910 – $54,920 | 2,360 |
| Kentucky | $43,990 | +11.7% | $36,104 | $36,900 – $50,700 | 240 |
| Montana | $43,610 | +3.4% | $35,928 | $38,310 – $49,170 | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $43,380 | −3.0% | $35,629 | $33,110 – $50,290 | 1,650 |
| Maryland | $43,200 | −12.2% | $35,203 | $34,620 – $59,240 | 80 |
| Indiana | $42,950 | −6.3% | $35,453 | $38,010 – $58,360 | 480 |
| Mississippi | $40,910 | +6.0% | $34,147 | $33,860 – $59,190 | 160 |
| Kansas | $40,170 | −2.3% | $33,015 | $34,080 – $54,640 | 1,100 |
| West Virginia | $38,520 | +1.2% | $32,081 | $30,140 – $45,480 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $35,680 | −9.4% | $29,670 | $30,850 – $57,500 | 730 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Order Clerk | $46,170 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $50,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $50,610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk | $44,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new accounts clerk make?
The national median salary for new accounts clerks is $47,670 a year ($22.92 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $60,910. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays new accounts clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $60,990. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many new accounts clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 36,860 people work as new accounts clerks nationwide.