New Accounts Clerks
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
Median pay: $47,670/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -13.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Perform teller duties as required.
• Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
• Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.
• Inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.
• Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
• Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
• Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.
• Investigate and correct errors upon customers' request, according to customer and bank records.
What's the median pay for New Accounts Clerks?
The median pay for New Accounts Clerks is $47,670 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for New Accounts Clerks?
Employment for New Accounts Clerks is projected to change -13.2% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for New Accounts Clerks?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for New Accounts Clerks?
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.