New Accounts Clerks pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for new accounts clerks is $27.86 an hour ($57,950 a year). About 4,800 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($47,670). New York ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for new accounts clerks in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.34 | $46,470 |
| 25% of workers | $23.08 | $48,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.86 | $57,950 |
| 75% of workers | $28.52 | $59,330 |
| 90% of workers | $32.96 | $68,550 |
New Accounts Clerks pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $58,980 | 2,940 |
| Kingston | $50,630 | 50 |
| Binghamton | $49,430 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $49,000 | 290 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $48,940 | 170 |
| Glens Falls | $48,860 | 50 |
| Elmira | $48,690 | 30 |
| Syracuse | $48,220 | 210 |
| Utica-Rome | $48,150 | 110 |
| Rochester | $47,710 | 290 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $46,840 | 240 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for new accounts clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.5% over ten years, declining · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,000 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $92,190 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $168,340 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $166,400 |
| Tellers | $44,400 |
| Loan Officers | $95,710 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $47,170 |
| Brokerage Clerks | $78,930 |
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