Financial Clerks, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for financial clerks, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- North Carolina$63,390
- Delaware$62,930
- Illinois$62,190
- Virginia$62,050
- Maine$62,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$33,300
- West Virginia$42,110
- Nebraska$44,360
- Vermont$45,050
- Louisiana$45,300
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $63,390 | $58,290 | $30 | +12.3% | 800 |
| 2 | Delaware | $62,930 | $60,340 | $30 | +11.5% | 590 |
| 3 | Illinois | $62,190 | $56,980 | $30 | +10.2% | 1,940 |
| 4 | Virginia | $62,050 | $61,040 | $30 | +9.9% | 740 |
| 5 | Maine | $62,040 | $59,160 | $30 | +9.9% | 40 |
| 6 | Arizona | $61,680 | $60,720 | $30 | +9.3% | 380 |
| 7 | California | $61,340 | $58,100 | $29 | +8.7% | 2,690 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $61,130 | $60,580 | $29 | +8.3% | 200 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $60,830 | $60,530 | $29 | +7.8% | 540 |
| 10 | Washington | $60,680 | $58,970 | $29 | +7.5% | 450 |
| 11 | Colorado | $59,530 | $59,990 | $29 | +5.5% | 2,220 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $58,960 | $58,720 | $28 | +4.4% | 40 |
| 13 | New York | $58,290 | $61,500 | $28 | +3.3% | 2,450 |
| 14 | Maryland | $58,260 | $52,370 | $28 | +3.2% | 570 |
| 15 | Missouri | $58,200 | $52,400 | $28 | +3.1% | 540 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $58,150 | $57,920 | $28 | +3% | 1,940 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $57,660 | $58,040 | $28 | +2.1% | 90 |
| 18 | Florida | $56,890 | $51,570 | $27 | +0.8% | 2,210 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $56,830 | $56,680 | $27 | +0.7% | 140 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $56,560 | $56,600 | $27 | +0.2% | 210 |
| 21 | Texas | $56,410 | $53,830 | $27 | -0.1% | 4,660 |
| 22 | Idaho | $56,240 | $51,310 | $27 | -0.4% | 150 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $56,100 | $51,480 | $27 | -0.6% | 50 |
| 24 | Oregon | $55,760 | $54,700 | $27 | -1.2% | 430 |
| 25 | Alaska | $55,340 | $55,300 | $27 | -2% | 30 |
| 26 | Indiana | $54,870 | $51,850 | $26 | -2.8% | — |
| 27 | Georgia | $54,420 | $52,240 | $26 | -3.6% | 1,250 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $54,180 | $47,060 | $26 | -4% | 550 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $54,140 | $51,830 | $26 | -4.1% | 380 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $54,120 | $51,030 | $26 | -4.1% | 420 |
| 31 | Iowa | $53,240 | $51,770 | $26 | -5.7% | 130 |
| 32 | Ohio | $52,930 | $48,120 | $25 | -6.2% | — |
| 33 | Kentucky | $52,710 | $51,860 | $25 | -6.6% | 340 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $51,370 | $51,650 | $25 | -9% | 480 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $50,580 | $49,780 | $24 | -10.4% | 170 |
| 36 | Utah | $50,490 | $48,580 | $24 | -10.6% | 420 |
| 37 | Kansas | $50,360 | $46,900 | $24 | -10.8% | 40 |
| 38 | Nevada | $50,100 | $50,200 | $24 | -11.2% | 800 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $49,620 | $46,560 | $24 | -12.1% | 110 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $45,300 | $46,270 | $22 | -19.8% | 970 |
| 41 | Vermont | $45,050 | $44,280 | $22 | -20.2% | 60 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $44,360 | $46,810 | $21 | -21.4% | 60 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $42,110 | $41,550 | $20 | -25.4% | 520 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $33,300 | $31,750 | $16 | -41% | 130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 112 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $73,030 | $73,730 | 300 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,060 | $72,460 | 330 |
| 3 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $64,740 | $66,460 | 140 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $64,390 | $63,080 | 110 |
| 5 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,640 | $69,800 | 470 |
| 6 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $63,490 | $59,680 | 40 |
| 7 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $63,460 | $61,740 | 100 |
| 8 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $63,420 | $63,860 | 330 |
| 9 | Richmond, VA | $63,220 | $60,280 | 270 |
| 10 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,910 | $61,230 | 280 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing financial clerks, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $94,770 | $83,560 | 70 |
| 2 | Utilities | $88,040 | $82,950 | 80 |
| 3 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $88,040 | $82,950 | 80 |
| 4 | Construction of Buildings | $77,230 | $72,500 | — |
| 5 | Residential Building Construction | $77,230 | $72,500 | — |
| 6 | Software Publishers | $74,510 | $70,310 | 100 |
| 7 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $73,030 | $70,000 | 40 |
| 8 | Temporary Help Services | $65,880 | $59,190 | 210 |
| 9 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $65,710 | $66,300 | 2,630 |
| 10 | Publishing Industries | $65,640 | $67,110 | 120 |
| 11 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $65,460 | $60,460 | 890 |
| 12 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $65,460 | $61,180 | 660 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2017, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do financial clerks, all other make in the U.S.?
The median financial clerks, all other salary in the United States is $53,830 per year (mean $56,450), and about 80% earn between $40,360 and $76,290.
How much do financial clerks, all other make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,450 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays financial clerks, all other the most?
North Carolina has the highest average pay for financial clerks, all other at $63,390 per year (median $58,290).
What is the job outlook for financial clerks, all other?
Employment is projected to change +1.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 4,000 openings per year.