New Accounts Clerks Salary in Texas
In Texas, new accounts clerks earn $38,970 at the median, or about $18.74 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level new accounts clerks (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
New Accounts Clerks salary by metro in Texas
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $44K | +13% | 910 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $42K | +7% | 480 |
| Killeen-Temple | $41K | +6% | 40 |
| Odessa | $41K | +5% | 30 |
| Waco | $40K | +1% | 80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $39K | +0% | 70 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $39K | -1% | 210 |
| Tyler | $38K | -3% | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $37K | -4% | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan | $37K | -5% | 30 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $37K | -5% | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $37K | -5% | 80 |
| Longview | $36K | -8% | 60 |
| El Paso | $35K | -11% | 70 |
| Wichita Falls | $34K | -12% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do new accounts clerks make in Texas?
The median is $38,970 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,120, and experienced new accounts clerks can clear $52,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,779/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 50.9% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $42,595 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.