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How to become new accounts clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Office & Admin Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,670
25th–75th pct. $43,920–$55,100
Top pay (est.)
$79,200
Top 10% $60,910
Pay in 5 years
$51,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$56,200est.
$48,400–$65,300
Outlook score
20/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
77%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−6.5%
2,300 openings / yr

How to become new accounts clerks

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for New Accounts Clerks

Key skills

Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.5
Service Orientation
3.4
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Writing
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.4
Administrative
4.6
Mathematics
4.0
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Sales and Marketing
4.0
English Language
3.5
Economics and Accounting
3.2
Education and Training
3.0

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Education of workers

High school diploma
46%
Some college
28%
Post-secondary certificate
15%
Associate's degree
11%

Training before entry

1–2 years
23%
Up to 1 month
21%
1–3 months
20%
6–12 months
15%
None / short demo
12%
2–4 years
8%

Related work experience

6–12 months
46%
1–2 years
24%
2–4 years
10%
None
10%
4–6 years
8%
1–3 months
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as new accounts clerks

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.