New Accounts Clerks Salary
In Athens-Clarke County, GA, new accounts clerks earn $48,140 at the median, or about $23.14 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
So what does $48K get you in Athens-Clarke County?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Athens-Clarke County’s Regional Price Parity (93.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Athens-Clarke County
New accounts clerks pay in Athens-Clarke County tracks closely to the national median, $48K locally vs. $48K nationwide, a 1% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,331/month, which is 41.5% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.3 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for new accounts clerks in metros near Athens-Clarke County, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $46K | , |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $47K | , |
| Macon-Bibb County | $48K | , |
| Warner Robins | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Athens-Clarke County, GA
Entry-level new accounts clerks (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
New Accounts Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $61K | +28% | N/A |
| North Dakota | $58K | +22% | 140 |
| New York | $58K | +22% | 4,800 |
| New Jersey | $57K | +20% | 230 |
| Connecticut | $57K | +20% | 420 |
| Washington | $53K | +11% | 310 |
| California | $52K | +9% | 950 |
| New Mexico | $51K | +8% | 150 |
| Missouri | $50K | +5% | 590 |
| Tennessee | $50K | +4% | 420 |
| North Carolina | $49K | +4% | 1,910 |
| Illinois | $49K | +3% | 2,020 |
| Minnesota | $49K | +3% | 1,160 |
| Colorado | $49K | +3% | 390 |
| Oregon | $48K | +1% | 1,410 |
| Ohio | $48K | +1% | N/A |
| New Hampshire | $48K | +1% | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $48K | +1% | 2,100 |
| Vermont | $48K | +1% | 190 |
| Nevada | $47K | -0% | 850 |
| Hawaii | $47K | -0% | 140 |
| Maine | $47K | -1% | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $47K | -1% | 1,400 |
| Delaware | $47K | -1% | 140 |
| Nebraska | $47K | -1% | 1,150 |
| Michigan | $47K | -2% | 1,800 |
| Virginia | $46K | -3% | 640 |
| Florida | $46K | -4% | 910 |
| Georgia | $46K | -4% | 1,650 |
| Wyoming | $46K | -4% | 180 |
| Idaho | $46K | -4% | 350 |
| Iowa | $46K | -4% | 1,320 |
| South Carolina | $46K | -5% | 60 |
| Utah | $45K | -6% | 210 |
| Alabama | $45K | -6% | 140 |
| Texas | $44K | -8% | 2,360 |
| Kentucky | $44K | -8% | 240 |
| Montana | $44K | -9% | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $43K | -9% | 1,650 |
| Maryland | $43K | -9% | 80 |
| Indiana | $43K | -10% | 480 |
| Mississippi | $41K | -14% | 160 |
| Kansas | $40K | -16% | 1,100 |
| West Virginia | $39K | -19% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $36K | -25% | 730 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a new accounts clerk afford a 2BR apartment alone in Athens-Clarke County?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $48K, rent takes 41.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,331/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for new accounts clerks in Athens-Clarke County?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new new accounts clerks typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,161/month. At HUD’s $1,331/month FMR, rent would take 62% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is new accounts clerk a high-paying job in Athens-Clarke County?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $48K locally vs. $48K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Athens-Clarke County compare to the national average for new accounts clerks?
Athens-Clarke County pays $48K median vs. the U.S. average of $48K — that’s +1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $52K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do new accounts clerks make in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The median is $48,140 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,020, and experienced new accounts clerks can clear $61,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Athens-Clarke County?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,211/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,331/month, which eats 41.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a new accounts clerks salary go in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County 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 new accounts clerks salary is worth about $51,597 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do new accounts 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.