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Financial Clerks, All Other

Financial clerks perform a range of accounting and record-keeping tasks that don't fit into other specialized clerk categories. They work in banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, government agencies, and corporate finance departments, handling duties like processing transactions, maintaining ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial documents.

$53,830median pay, U.S., per year

$47,510–$62,310middle half earn

36Kemployed in the U.S.

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A day in the work

A typical week involves processing financial documents, verifying account information, and entering data into accounting systems. Financial clerks may reconcile bank statements, process payments and deposits, file financial records, prepare reports, and assist with month-end or year-end closing procedures. Tasks vary depending on the employer and department, requiring attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and deadlines.

Who this work suits

You do well in this role if you're detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers and financial systems. This work suits people who take satisfaction in maintaining accurate records and supporting the financial operations that keep organizations running smoothly.

What it takes

Pay by state

State	25th pct	Median	75th pct	Employed
New York	$48,660	$61,500	$62,310	2,450
Virginia	$51,910	$61,040	$70,240	740
Arizona	$50,220	$60,720	$70,610	380
Minnesota	$57,420	$60,580	$63,630	200
Massachusetts	$46,570	$60,530	$64,250	540
Delaware	$51,220	$60,340	$69,490	590
Colorado	$49,360	$59,990	$65,460	2,220
Maine	$52,780	$59,160	$68,760	40
Washington	$51,920	$58,970	$65,680	450
Oklahoma	$46,240	$58,720	$66,090	40
North Carolina	$48,310	$58,290	$78,440	800
California	$48,850	$58,100	$70,990	2,690

All 44 states

New York · $61,500 Virginia · $61,040 Arizona · $60,720 Minnesota · $60,580 Massachusetts · $60,530 Delaware · $60,340 Colorado · $59,990 Maine · $59,160 Washington · $58,970 Oklahoma · $58,720 North Carolina · $58,290 California · $58,100 Rhode Island · $58,040 New Jersey · $57,920 Illinois · $56,980 North Dakota · $56,680 Arkansas · $56,600 Alaska · $55,300 Oregon · $54,700 Texas · $53,830 Missouri · $52,400 Maryland · $52,370 Georgia · $52,240 Kentucky · $51,860 Indiana · $51,850 Connecticut · $51,830 Iowa · $51,770 Pennsylvania · $51,650 Florida · $51,570 New Hampshire · $51,480 Idaho · $51,310 Wisconsin · $51,030 Nevada · $50,200 South Carolina · $49,780 Utah · $48,580 Ohio · $48,120 Tennessee · $47,060 Kansas · $46,900 Nebraska · $46,810 Hawaii · $46,560 Louisiana · $46,270 Vermont · $44,280 West Virginia · $41,550 Mississippi · $31,750

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