Financial clerks
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$48,650
~$23/hr · ~$4,054/mo
US Jobs
1.2M
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
Financial clerks perform routine, digital-first tasks such as data entry, record updating, and basic financial calculations that are highly susceptible to AI automation. While some roles involve customer interaction, the core functions—processing claims, verifying credit, and managing payroll—are increasingly handled by AI-driven software, leading to a projected decline in employment.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MNBEST VALUE | $56,210 | Below avg (93.0) | $60,468 |
| Boulder, CO | $58,210 | Average (100.6) | $57,855 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,340 | Above avg (113.1) | $56,908 |
| Mankato, MN | $49,750 | Below avg (87.6) | $56,762 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $48,490 | Below avg (85.9) | $56,443 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $57,480 | Above avg (103.3) | $55,648 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $48,450 | Below avg (87.2) | $55,574 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $55,910 | Average (100.7) | $55,524 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $55,140 | Average (99.3) | $55,523 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $56,100 | Average (101.2) | $55,435 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $49,420 | Below avg (89.3) | $55,341 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $52,000 | Below avg (94.1) | $55,282 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,890 | Below avg (86.7) | $55,261 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $54,300 | Average (98.3) | $55,253 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,480 | Above avg (117.6) | $54,853 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-5% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$23/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,054/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)