New Accounts Clerks Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $37,020 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $49,860
Employed locally 30
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $31,340
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $46,590
    90th
    $49,860

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for New Accounts Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,600
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,580
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,490
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,840
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,180

    Nearby metros — New Accounts Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $41,850
    Killeen-Temple, TX $41,330
    Odessa, TX $41,020
    Waco, TX $39,520
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $38,970

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,100
    Office Clerks, General$30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$35,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do New Accounts Clerks make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Brownsville, TX is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for New Accounts Clerks salaries?

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Brownsville, TX is 20.6% below the national median of $46,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for New Accounts Clerks in Brownsville?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,340.