Brokerage Clerk Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Brokerage Clerks in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$78,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+20% vs US median
US median $65,750
State Rank
#2 of 40
5,950 employed here

How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in New York?

A Brokerage Clerk working in New York earns a median salary of $78,930 per year, or about $37.95 per hour. That is 20% above the national median of $65,750 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $56,820 while the top 10% make $125,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,400 and $101,860 a year.

Brokerage Clerk salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,820$27.32
25th percentile (early career)$63,400$30.48
50th percentile (median)$78,930$37.95
75th percentile (experienced)$101,860$48.97
90th percentile (top earners)$125,680$60.42

How New York compares

New York ranks 2nd out of 40 states and territories for Brokerage Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$95,450
2New York$78,930
3Vermont$78,200
4California$77,960
5Connecticut$75,330

Working as a Brokerage Clerk in New York

Nationally, about 36,000 people work as Brokerage Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($78,930) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in New York?
The median Brokerage Clerk salary in New York is $78,930 per year, or about $37.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,820 at the entry level to $125,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Brokerage Clerks about 20% more than the national median of $65,750. New York ranks 2nd out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Brokerage Clerks?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $78,930 a year. About 5,950 Brokerage Clerks are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.