SOC 43-4141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
New Accounts Clerks — Fargo
Fargo, ND-MN
In Fargo, ND the median wage for New Accounts Clerks is $53,950 a year, which is 13.2% higher than the national figure of $47,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fargo, ND the median wage for New Accounts Clerks is $53,950 a year, which is 13.2% higher than the national figure of $47,670. Half of workers earn between $44,990 and $63,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,410 and the ninetieth at $66,000.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 240th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,410 | −13.1% |
| 25th | $44,990 | −5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $53,950 | +13.2% |
| 75th | $63,180 | +32.5% |
| 90th | $66,000 | +38.5% |
| Mean | $53,670 | +12.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fargo run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $53,950 goes as far as $60,618 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,618US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,950 a year, 13.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,410 to $66,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for New Accounts Clerks in Fargo, ND?
The median annual wage is $53,950, or $25.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,670, so pay in Fargo, ND is 13.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fargo, ND earns more than $66,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,410 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Fargo, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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