SOC 43-4141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
New Accounts Clerks — Winchester
Winchester, VA-WV · 4 metro areas compared
At $45,040, median pay for New Accounts Clerks in Winchester, VA tracks the national median of $47,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,040, median pay for New Accounts Clerks in Winchester, VA tracks the national median of $47,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,040 to $46,750.
Within the state, Richmond records the highest median at $48,300. Of the 257 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 168th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,040 | −5.5% |
| 25th | $45,040 | −5.5% |
| Median (50th) | $45,040 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $46,750 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $55,770 | +17.0% |
| Mean | $47,540 | −0.3% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $48,300 | 70 | |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | $46,960 | 120 | |
| 3 | Lynchburg | $40,710 | 40 | |
| 4 | Blacksburg | $36,500 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Winchester sit close to the national average, so $45,040 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,550US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,040 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,040 to $55,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $48,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for New Accounts Clerks in Winchester, VA?
The median annual wage is $45,040, or $21.66 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 Winchester, VA is 5.5% lower. 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 Winchester, VA earns more than $55,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,040 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Richmond, at $48,300 per year.
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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