New Accounts Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $65,180 +39.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $55,610
90th percentile $80,000
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,610
    25th
    $59,840
    50th (median)
    $65,180
    75th
    $73,580
    90th
    $80,000

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for New Accounts Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,000

    Nearby metros — New Accounts Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,600
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,490
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,180
    California $54,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,390
    Fresno, CA $51,630

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do New Accounts Clerks make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for New Accounts Clerks salaries?

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 39.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $55,610 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,840.