New Accounts Clerks

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a New Accounts Clerks does

These clerks open and set up new customer accounts for banks, credit unions, or other financial institutions. They handle the paperwork and initial transactions needed to get customers started.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr