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Brokerage Clerks Salary in New York

In New York, brokerage clerks earn $75,990 at the median — $36.54 an hour. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $129K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$76K
Median annual
$36.54/hr
Hourly rate
$54K
Entry level (10th %)
$129K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $76K get you in New York?

Take-home$4,856/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,405/mo
Rent burden28.9%
COL-adjusted salary$75,990/yr
After rent$3,451/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Brokerage Clerks salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $53,880, 25th percentile $62,400, median $75,990, 75th percentile $100,440, 90th percentile $128,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$54K25th$62KMedian$76K75th$100K90th$129K
Bar chart showing Brokerage Clerks salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $53,880, 25th percentile $62,400, median $75,990, 75th percentile $100,440, 90th percentile $128,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level brokerage clerks (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K.Top earners bring in $129K or more - a $75K spread from bottom to top.

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Brokerage Clerks pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$85K+36%N/A
California$77K+23%6,000
New York$76K+21%5,640
Connecticut$75K+19%260
North Dakota$73K+17%N/A
New Jersey$68K+7%2,760
Maine$67K+6%100
Delaware$66K+5%480
Oregon$66K+5%260
Hawaii$65K+3%50
Washington$65K+3%340
Kansas$65K+3%150
Maryland$64K+2%670
Arizona$63K+1%1,140
Michigan$63K-0%800

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Frequently asked questions

How much do brokerage clerks make in New York?

The median is $75,990 a year - that works out to about $36.54 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,880, and experienced brokerage clerks can clear $128,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $76K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,856/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,405/month (median of metro areas), which eats 28.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a brokerage clerks salary go in New York?

New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median brokerage clerks salary is worth about $75,990 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do brokerage clerks get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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