New Accounts Clerks
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for New Accounts Clerks to decrease by -6.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 37,900 to 35,500 jobs. Its estimate of 2,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($47,670), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
37,900
Projected employment (2034)
35,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
-7%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,300
Pay & Preparation
$47,670
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.5/5) • Service Orientation (3.38/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.25/5) • Coordination (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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