New Account Clerks Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$48,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $47,670
State Rank
#16 of 45
state estimate

How much does a New Account Clerks make in Ohio?

New Accounts Clerks in Ohio take home a median of $48,310 annually — roughly $23.23 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $47,670.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $39,610 while the top 10% make $57,620 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,140 and $50,250 a year.

New Account Clerks salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,610$19.04
25th percentile (early career)$45,140$21.70
50th percentile (median)$48,310$23.23
75th percentile (experienced)$50,250$24.16
90th percentile (top earners)$57,620$27.70

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 16th out of 45 states and territories for New Account Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$60,990
2North Dakota$57,970
3New York$57,950
4New Jersey$57,240
5Connecticut$57,080

Working as a New Account Clerks in Ohio

Nationally, about 37,000 people work as New Accounts Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($48,310) 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 New Account Clerks make in Ohio?
The median New Account Clerks salary in Ohio is $48,310 per year, or about $23.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,610 at the entry level to $57,620 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays New Accounts Clerks about 1% more than the national median of $47,670. Ohio ranks 16th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for New Accounts Clerks?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,310 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.