New Accounts Clerks Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $57,180 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $69,180
Employed locally 370
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $51,070
    50th (median)
    $57,180
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $69,180

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,000

    Nearby metros — New Accounts Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,600
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,490
    California $54,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,390
    Fresno, CA $51,630

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,180
    Customer Service Representatives $47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do New Accounts Clerks make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Los Angeles, CA is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for New Accounts Clerks salaries?

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Los Angeles, CA is 22.7% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,070.