📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

New Accounts Clerk Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Low Demand

Average
$61,458
per year
Median
$57,198
per year
Hourly
$29.55
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$42,643
25th Percentile — Junior$52,583
50th Percentile — Median$57,198
75th Percentile — Senior$74,948
90th Percentile — Top Earners$82,669
💡 Top-earning New Accounts Clerks in California make up to $82,669 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$58.5k
2021
$59.1k
2022
$59.7k
2023
$60.2k
2024
$60.9k
2025
$61.5k
2026
📈 New Accounts Clerk salaries in California have followed the national trend with 1.0% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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New Accounts Clerk Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $95,260 +55.0% Low
San Diego $90,958 +48.0% Low
San Jose $105,708 +72.0% Low
San Francisco $113,697 +85.0% Low
Fresno $66,375 +8.0% Low
Sacramento $74,979 +22.0% Low
Long Beach $89,114 +45.0% Low
Bakersfield $66,375 +8.0% Low
Anaheim $87,270 +42.0% Low
Santa Ana $86,041 +40.0% Low
Riverside $78,666 +28.0% Low
Stockton $72,520 +18.0% Low
Irvine $95,260 +55.0% Low
San Bernardino $72,520 +18.0% Low
Modesto $68,833 +12.0% Low
Fontana $74,979 +22.0% Low
Moreno Valley $70,677 +15.0% Low
Glendale $90,958 +48.0% Low
Fremont $98,333 +60.0% Low
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New Accounts Clerk Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for New Accounts Clerks. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $61,458 per year, California's New Accounts Clerk salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $42,643–$52,583, while experienced New Accounts Clerks can command $74,948–$82,669.

Looking ahead, the New Accounts Clerk profession in California is projected to grow at 1.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average New Accounts Clerk salary in California is $61,458 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $43,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay New Accounts Clerks the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for New Accounts Clerk employment.
  • At $61,458/year, California New Accounts Clerk salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $43,280/year.