New Accounts Clerks Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $61,600 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.61
10th percentile $51,390
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 80
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,390
    25th
    $56,210
    50th (median)
    $61,600
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $73,310

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 39% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for New Accounts Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,180
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,180
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in San Jose, CA is $29.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 32.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $51,390 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,210.