SOC 43-4141 · May 2025 · United States
New Accounts Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for New Accounts Clerks across the United States is $47,670 per year, measured over 36,860 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $60,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for New Accounts Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 70.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $60,990 and Arkansas pays $35,680.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $60,990 | — | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $57,970 | 140 | |
| 3 | New York | $57,950 | 4,800 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $57,240 | 230 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $57,080 | 420 | |
| 6 | Washington | $52,830 | 310 | |
| 7 | California | $52,100 | 950 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $51,380 | 150 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $50,270 | 590 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $49,770 | 420 |
States with the most New Accounts Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 4,800 | $57,950 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,360 | $44,040 | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 2,100 | $48,050 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 2,020 | $49,040 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 1,910 | $49,480 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 1,800 | $46,780 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,650 | $45,770 | |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 1,650 | $43,380 | |
| 9 | Oregon | 1,410 | $48,330 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 1,400 | $47,330 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $58,980 | 2,940 |
| 2 | Washington | $58,410 | 160 |
| 3 | Hartford | $57,840 | — |
| 4 | St. Louis | $57,090 | 380 |
| 5 | Waterbury | $57,050 | — |
| 6 | New Haven | $56,820 | 90 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $55,980 | 480 |
| 8 | Flint | $55,440 | 100 |
| 9 | Seattle | $55,440 | 130 |
| 10 | Denver | $55,170 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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