New Accounts Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for new accounts clerks is $47,670 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,680 in Arkansas to $60,990 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,180
- 25th percentile
- $43,920
- Median
- $47,670
- 75th percentile
- $55,100
- Top 10%
- $60,910
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 36,860 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $60,990 | +28% | $52,910 | $80,270 | Not published |
| 2 | North Dakota | $57,970 | +22% | $42,670 | $74,100 | 140 |
| 3 | New York | $57,950 | +22% | $46,470 | $68,550 | 4,800 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $57,240 | +20% | $44,730 | $81,030 | 230 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $57,080 | +20% | $47,460 | $62,840 | 420 |
| 6 | Washington | $52,830 | +11% | $46,300 | $63,290 | 310 |
| 7 | California | $52,100 | +9% | $45,680 | $72,690 | 950 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $51,380 | +8% | $35,080 | $57,920 | 150 |
| 9 | Missouri | $50,270 | +5% | $36,600 | $62,600 | 590 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $49,770 | +4% | $39,500 | $64,020 | 420 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $49,480 | +4% | $43,690 | $71,300 | 1,910 |
| 12 | Illinois | $49,040 | +3% | $39,090 | $60,470 | 2,020 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $48,920 | +3% | $39,870 | $61,860 | 1,160 |
| 14 | Colorado | $48,870 | +3% | $43,590 | $63,080 | 390 |
| 15 | Oregon | $48,330 | +1% | $45,440 | $58,400 | 1,410 |
| 16 | Ohio | $48,310 | +1% | $39,610 | $57,620 | Not published |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $48,170 | +1% | $39,160 | $58,390 | 410 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $48,050 | +1% | $43,710 | $59,320 | 2,100 |
| 19 | Vermont | $47,910 | +1% | $45,950 | $61,860 | 190 |
| 20 | Nevada | $47,450 | 0% | $40,250 | $69,320 | 850 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $47,440 | 0% | $44,750 | $54,150 | 140 |
| 22 | Maine | $47,420 | −1% | $44,450 | $57,980 | 510 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $47,330 | −1% | $38,780 | $58,700 | 1,400 |
| 24 | Delaware | $47,150 | −1% | $37,360 | $56,810 | 140 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $47,140 | −1% | $38,060 | $65,400 | 1,150 |
| 26 | Michigan | $46,780 | −2% | $38,180 | $59,430 | 1,800 |
| 27 | Virginia | $46,350 | −3% | $38,100 | $58,410 | 640 |
| 28 | Florida | $45,930 | −4% | $40,070 | $61,120 | 910 |
| 29 | Georgia | $45,770 | −4% | $38,680 | $59,560 | 1,650 |
| 30 | Idaho | $45,760 | −4% | $37,270 | $55,180 | 350 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $45,760 | −4% | $37,440 | $49,730 | 180 |
| 32 | Iowa | $45,630 | −4% | $38,220 | $55,710 | 1,320 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $45,500 | −5% | $39,220 | $51,650 | 60 |
| 34 | Utah | $44,890 | −6% | $39,490 | $57,120 | 210 |
| 35 | Alabama | $44,780 | −6% | $34,030 | $48,820 | 140 |
| 36 | Texas | $44,040 | −8% | $35,910 | $54,920 | 2,360 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $43,990 | −8% | $36,900 | $50,700 | 240 |
| 38 | Montana | $43,610 | −9% | $38,310 | $49,170 | 470 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $43,380 | −9% | $33,110 | $50,290 | 1,650 |
| 40 | Maryland | $43,200 | −9% | $34,620 | $59,240 | 80 |
| 41 | Indiana | $42,950 | −10% | $38,010 | $58,360 | 480 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $40,910 | −14% | $33,860 | $59,190 | 160 |
| 43 | Kansas | $40,170 | −16% | $34,080 | $54,640 | 1,100 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $38,520 | −19% | $30,140 | $45,480 | 150 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $35,680 | −25% | $30,850 | $57,500 | 730 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
New Accounts Clerks salary questions
Which state pays new accounts clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $60,990 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $47,670). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays new accounts clerks the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $35,680 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most new accounts clerks work?
New York has the most jobs, about 4,800, with a median of $57,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.