New Accounts Clerks Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $44,720 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $55,320
Employed locally 40
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $46,610
    90th
    $55,320

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 40% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,110
    Asheville, NC $49,710
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,420
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $48,020
    Knoxville, TN $47,800

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Springfield, IL is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Springfield, IL is 4.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.