New Accounts Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $47,860 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $62,730
Employed locally 130
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $47,860
    75th
    $56,300
    90th
    $62,730

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,490
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,250
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $48,390
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $48,330
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $48,020

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Portland, ME is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 2.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.