New Accounts Clerks Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $41,850 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $32,520
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 480
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,520
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $41,850
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $60,100

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 48% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $41,330
    Odessa, TX $41,020
    Waco, TX $39,520
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $38,970
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,740

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Houston, TX is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Houston, TX is 10.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,520 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.