New Accounts Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,710 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $56,840
Employed locally 90
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $49,330
    90th
    $56,840

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,430
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do New Accounts Clerks make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for New Accounts Clerks salaries?

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 1.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.