New Accounts Clerks Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $48,420 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $60,840
Employed locally 530
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $51,420
    90th
    $60,840

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,070
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,370
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $47,590
    Madison, WI $47,550
    Wisconsin $47,150

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.