New Accounts Clerks Salary
In Topeka, KS, new accounts clerks earn $39,020 at the median, or about $18.76 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.82), which stretches that salary to about $43,932 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,057/month, about 39.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $39K get you in Topeka?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Topeka’s Regional Price Parity (88.82). 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 Topeka
Pay for new accounts clerks in Topeka runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $48K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,057/month, which is 39.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.82 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for new accounts clerkss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for new accounts clerks in metros near Topeka, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $39K | $44K |
| Lawrence | $47K | $52K |
| Manhattan | $38K | $42K |
| Oklahoma City | $46K | $50K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Topeka, KS
Entry-level new accounts clerks (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
New Accounts Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View New Accounts Clerks salary in all states
| 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 with published data
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 Topeka?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $39K, rent takes 39.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,057/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/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 Topeka?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new new accounts clerks typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,081/month. At HUD’s $1,057/month FMR, rent would take 51% 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 Topeka?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $39K here vs. $48K nationally. Cost of living is 11% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Topeka compare to the national average for new accounts clerks?
Topeka pays $39K median vs. the U.S. average of $48K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.82), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do new accounts clerks make in Topeka, KS?
The median is $39,020 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,690, and experienced new accounts clerks can clear $56,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Topeka?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,652/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,057/month, which eats 39.9% 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 Topeka?
Topeka has a Regional Price Parity of 88.82 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median new accounts clerks salary is worth about $43,932 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.