New accounts clerks salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,180 | $18.36 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,670 | $22.92 |
| Mean (average) | $49,370 | $23.73 |
| 90th percentile | $60,910 | $29.29 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
New accounts clerks pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 47 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,780 | $34,030 | $48,820 | 140 | 0.29 |
| Arkansas | $35,680 | $30,850 | $57,500 | 730 | 2.37 |
| California | $52,100 | $45,680 | $72,690 | 950 | 0.22 |
| Colorado | $48,870 | $43,590 | $63,080 | 390 | 0.58 |
| Connecticut | $57,080 | $47,460 | $62,840 | 420 | 1.04 |
| Delaware | $47,150 | $37,360 | $56,810 | 140 | 1.26 |
| District of Columbia | $60,990 | $52,910 | $80,270 | ||
| Florida | $45,930 | $40,070 | $61,120 | 910 | 0.38 |
| Georgia | $45,770 | $38,680 | $59,560 | 1,650 | 1.42 |
| Hawaii | $47,440 | $44,750 | $54,150 | 140 | 0.94 |
| Idaho | $45,760 | $37,270 | $55,180 | 350 | 1.7 |
| Illinois | $49,040 | $39,090 | $60,470 | 2,020 | 1.4 |
| Indiana | $42,950 | $38,010 | $58,360 | 480 | 0.63 |
| Iowa | $45,630 | $38,220 | $55,710 | 1,320 | 3.57 |
| Kansas | $40,170 | $34,080 | $54,640 | 1,100 | 3.22 |
| Kentucky | $43,990 | $36,900 | $50,700 | 240 | 0.51 |
| Louisiana | Data unavailable | 160 | 0.34 | ||
| Maine | $47,420 | $44,450 | $57,980 | 510 | 3.39 |
| Maryland | $43,200 | $34,620 | $59,240 | 80 | 0.12 |
| Michigan | $46,780 | $38,180 | $59,430 | 1,800 | 1.72 |
| Minnesota | $48,920 | $39,870 | $61,860 | 1,160 | 1.66 |
| Mississippi | $40,910 | $33,860 | $59,190 | 160 | 0.57 |
| Missouri | $50,270 | $36,600 | $62,600 | 590 | 0.85 |
| Montana | $43,610 | $38,310 | $49,170 | 470 | 3.89 |
| Nebraska | $47,140 | $38,060 | $65,400 | 1,150 | 4.75 |
| Nevada | $47,450 | $40,250 | $69,320 | 850 | 2.3 |
| New Hampshire | $48,170 | $39,160 | $58,390 | 410 | 2.5 |
| New Jersey | $57,240 | $44,730 | $81,030 | 230 | 0.23 |
| New Mexico | $51,380 | $35,080 | $57,920 | 150 | 0.71 |
| New York | $57,950 | $46,470 | $68,550 | 4,800 | 2.09 |
| North Carolina | $49,480 | $43,690 | $71,300 | 1,910 | 1.63 |
| North Dakota | $57,970 | $42,670 | $74,100 | 140 | 1.35 |
| Ohio | $48,310 | $39,610 | $57,620 | ||
| Oklahoma | $43,380 | $33,110 | $50,290 | 1,650 | 4.08 |
| Oregon | $48,330 | $45,440 | $58,400 | 1,410 | 3.03 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,330 | $38,780 | $58,700 | 1,400 | 0.97 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,630 | $29,630 | $48,450 | ||
| South Carolina | $45,500 | $39,220 | $51,650 | 60 | 0.12 |
| Tennessee | $49,770 | $39,500 | $64,020 | 420 | 0.54 |
| Texas | $44,040 | $35,910 | $54,920 | 2,360 | 0.71 |
| Utah | $44,890 | $39,490 | $57,120 | 210 | 0.51 |
| Vermont | $47,910 | $45,950 | $61,860 | 190 | 2.59 |
| Virginia | $46,350 | $38,100 | $58,410 | 640 | 0.66 |
| Washington | $52,830 | $46,300 | $63,290 | 310 | 0.37 |
| West Virginia | $38,520 | $30,140 | $45,480 | 150 | 0.9 |
| Wisconsin | $48,050 | $43,710 | $59,320 | 2,100 | 3.01 |
| Wyoming | $45,760 | $37,440 | $49,730 | 180 | 2.73 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for new accounts clerks
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for new accounts clerks
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Banking and Financial Support Services CIP 52.0803
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Perform teller duties as required.
- Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
- Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.
- Inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.
- Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
- Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
- Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.
- Investigate and correct errors upon customers' request, according to customer and bank records.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Corporate Information Factory CIF
- DCI iCore
- Email software
- Financial needs analysis software
- Fiserv financial services software
- Harland Financial Solutions DepositPro
- IBM Lotus Notes
- IPS-Sendero Relationship Profitability Manager Catalyst
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Systems Union Group MIS DecisionWare
Transferable skills for career changers: Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Persuasion, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management.
Common job titles: Banking Services Representative, Customer Service Specialist, Financial Service Representative, Financial Services Representative, Member Service Representative, New Accounts Clerk, New Accounts Representative, Personal Banker, Relationship Banker, Universal Banker.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
Use the ROI calculator to compare the cost of the education this career usually requires against staying on your current path. It starts from the official wage distribution above, and you can change every assumption.
Frequently asked questions
How much do new accounts clerks make?
The national median annual wage for new accounts clerks was $47,670 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $38,180 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $60,910. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do new accounts clerks need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is new accounts clerks a growing career?
BLS projects employment of new accounts clerks to change -6.5% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay new accounts clerks the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($60,990), North Dakota ($57,970), New York ($57,950). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.