New Accounts Clerks Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $43,580 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $32,100
90th percentile $54,750
Employed locally 40
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,100
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $43,580
    75th
    $53,510
    90th
    $54,750

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,160
    Corvallis, OR $47,820
    Nevada $46,960
    Savannah, GA $46,380

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,480
    Office Clerks, General$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Richmond, VA is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Richmond, VA is 6.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,100 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.