What are the main factors that influence an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's salary?

An Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,686 for beginners, reaching about $50,667 at mid-level, and approach $82,880 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator?

Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator roles are District of Columbia $54,697, California $54,490, Massachusetts $53,764. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Accounting Administrator: $192,495; Senior Accounting Administrator: $115,140; Accounting/Payroll Administrator: $86,296; Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate: $73,200; Accounting Support Administrator: $65,441.

Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator in New Mexico is $45,756 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,384
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,142 to $49,225
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,853

10% $38,853

50% (Median) $45,756

90% $52,384

Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,225	$4,102	$947	$24
Average	$45,756	$3,813	$880	$22
25th Percentile	$42,142	$3,512	$810	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salaries

An Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,686
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,033
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,667
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,602
Expert (over 8 years): $82,880

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounting Clerk I	less than 1 year	$39,686
Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator	1-2 years	$45,033
Accounting Clerk III	2-4 years	$50,667
Accounting Clerk IV	5-8 years	$56,602
Accounting Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,880

How Do Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accounting Clerk/Office Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,697.
California: $54,490.
Massachusetts: $53,764.

District of Columbia $54,697 California $54,490 Massachusetts $53,764 Washington $53,566 New Jersey $53,546 Alaska $53,477 Connecticut $52,795 New York $52,519

Hawaii $51,635 Rhode Island $51,220 Maryland $50,938 Minnesota $50,553 Colorado $50,404 Illinois $50,355 Oregon $50,167 Delaware $50,029

New Hampshire $49,942 Virginia $49,747 Pennsylvania $49,179 Nevada $48,893 North Dakota $48,799 Michigan $48,651 Wisconsin $48,596 Vermont $48,488

Texas $48,186 Maine $48,167 Arizona $48,137 Ohio $48,102 Georgia $47,648 Indiana $47,421 Wyoming $47,376 Utah $47,307

Iowa $47,277 Kansas $47,040 Louisiana $46,971 North Carolina $46,946 Missouri $46,936 Florida $46,744 Montana $46,640 Nebraska $46,541

Kentucky $46,487 South Carolina $46,289 Tennessee $46,166 Idaho $46,116 New Mexico $45,756 Oklahoma $45,677 Alabama $45,385 South Dakota $44,896

Arkansas $44,629 West Virginia $44,486 Mississippi $44,056

Top Paying Cities for Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $46,243
Belen: $45,985
Bernalillo: $46,325

Algodones, NM $46,243

Belen, NM $45,985

Bernalillo, NM $46,325

Bluewater, NM $45,352

Bosque, NM $45,648

Casa Blanca, NM $45,751

Cedar Crest, NM $46,363

Cedarvale, NM $44,545

Cerrillos, NM $46,276

Claunch, NM $44,380

Coyote, NM $45,595

Cuba, NM $45,522

Cubero, NM $45,852

Edgewood, NM $46,156

Estancia, NM $45,606

Gallina, NM $45,356

Counselor, NM $45,384

Grants, NM $45,300

Milan, NM $45,482

Isleta, NM $46,404

Jarales, NM $45,941

Jemez Pueblo, NM $46,021

Jemez Springs, NM $45,879

Laguna, NM $46,076

La Jara, NM $45,471

La Joya, NM $45,365

Lindrith, NM $45,311

Los Lunas, NM $46,229

Mcintosh, NM $45,857

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $45,552

Moriarty, NM $45,703

Mountainair, NM $45,210

Nageezi, NM $45,324

New Laguna, NM $45,830

Paguate, NM $45,861

Pena Blanca, NM $46,373

Peralta, NM $46,302

Placitas, NM $46,326

Ponderosa, NM $45,962

Prewitt, NM $45,338

Regina, NM $45,370

Sandia Park, NM $46,247

Corrales, NM $46,421

San Fidel, NM $45,583

San Rafael, NM $45,389

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $46,247

San Ysidro, NM $46,185

Stanley, NM $45,696

Tijeras, NM $46,253

Tome, NM $46,167

Torreon, NM $46,014

Veguita, NM $45,644

Willard, NM $45,128

Youngsville, NM $45,608

Bosque Farms, NM $46,387

Clines Corners, NM $45,420

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $46,282

Cochiti Lake, NM $46,343

Albuquerque, NM $46,447

Kirtland Afb, NM $46,447

Rio Rancho, NM $46,371

Gallup, NM $45,404

Brimhall, NM $45,276

Church Rock, NM $45,297

Continental Divide, NM $45,265

Crownpoint, NM $45,302

Fence Lake, NM $45,100

Fort Wingate, NM $45,281

Gamerco, NM $45,357

Mentmore, NM $45,287

Mexican Springs, NM $45,282

Ramah, NM $45,199

Rehoboth, NM $45,312

Thoreau, NM $45,314

Tohatchi, NM $45,273

Vanderwagen, NM $45,282

Zuni, NM $45,271

Navajo, NM $45,332

Jamestown, NM $45,220

Pinehill, NM $45,163

Sheep Springs, NM $45,322

Smith Lake, NM $45,490

Yatahey, NM $45,305

Farmington, NM $45,523

Aztec, NM $45,607

Blanco, NM $45,394

Bloomfield, NM $45,340

Flora Vista, NM $45,570

Fruitland, NM $45,285

Kirtland, NM $45,571

La Plata, NM $45,587

Navajo Dam, NM $45,567

Shiprock, NM $45,503

Waterflow, NM $45,480

Newcomb, NM $45,294

Sanostee, NM $45,323

Santa Fe, NM $46,685

Abiquiu, NM $45,407

Alcalde, NM $46,198

Amalia, NM $45,338

Arroyo Hondo, NM $45,275

Arroyo Seco, NM $45,327

Canjilon, NM $45,267

Canones, NM $45,680

Carson, NM $45,448

Cebolla, NM $45,294

Cerro, NM $45,307

Chama, NM $45,492

Chamisal, NM $46,076

Chimayo, NM $46,399

Cordova, NM $46,321

Costilla, NM $45,529

Taos Ski Valley, NM $45,183

Dixon, NM $46,032

Dulce, NM $45,491

El Prado, NM $45,367

El Rito, NM $45,575

Embudo, NM $45,795

Espanola, NM $46,343

Glorieta, NM $46,505

Hernandez, NM $45,912

Ilfeld, NM $46,075

La Madera, NM $45,495

Lamy, NM $46,327

Llano, NM $45,983

Los Alamos, NM $46,437

White Rock, NM $46,524

Medanales, NM $45,963

Ojo Caliente, NM $45,693

Los Ojos, NM $45,381

Pecos, NM $46,360

Penasco, NM $45,812

Petaca, NM $45,225

Questa, NM $45,355

Ranchos De Taos, NM $45,594

Red River, NM $45,226

Ribera, NM $45,517

Rowe, NM $46,119

San Cristobal, NM $45,224

San Jose, NM $46,005

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $46,230

Santa Cruz, NM $46,384

Serafina, NM $45,402

Taos, NM $45,341

Tererro, NM $46,508

Tesuque, NM $46,685

Tierra Amarilla, NM $45,341

Trampas, NM $45,774

Tres Piedras, NM $45,213

Truchas, NM $46,191

Vadito, NM $45,751

Valdez, NM $45,258

Vallecitos, NM $45,223

Velarde, NM $45,962

Villanueva, NM $45,429

Spaceport City, NM $44,502

Las Vegas, NM $45,043

Angel Fire, NM $45,176

Anton Chico, NM $44,965

Buena Vista, NM $45,378

Chacon, NM $45,410

Cimarron, NM $45,106

Cleveland, NM $45,733

Eagle Nest, NM $45,140

Guadalupita, NM $45,341

Holman, NM $45,616

La Loma, NM $44,890

Maxwell, NM $45,121

Miami, NM $45,024

Mills, NM $44,864

Montezuma, NM $45,965

Mora, NM $45,797

Mosquero, NM $44,825

Ocate, NM $45,073

Ojo Feliz, NM $45,191

Rainsville, NM $45,389

Raton, NM $45,235

Rociada, NM $45,988

Roy, NM $44,873

Sapello, NM $45,589

Solano, NM $44,819

Springer, NM $45,004

Ute Park, NM $45,127

Valmora, NM $45,005

Wagon Mound, NM $44,954

Watrous, NM $45,021

Socorro, NM $44,916

Aragon, NM $45,052

Datil, NM $44,867

Lemitar, NM $45,125

Luna, NM $45,132

Magdalena, NM $44,870

Pie Town, NM $45,020

Polvadera, NM $45,234

Quemado, NM $45,113

Reserve, NM $45,032

San Acacia, NM $45,309

San Antonio, NM $44,668

Truth Or Consequences, NM $44,659

Arrey, NM $44,651

Caballo, NM $44,682

Derry, NM $44,455

Elephant Butte, NM $44,775

Garfield, NM $44,326

Hatch, NM $43,615

Monticello, NM $44,656

Rincon, NM $43,364

Salem, NM $44,187

Williamsburg, NM $44,715

Winston, NM $44,689

Las Cruces, NM $42,797

White Sands Missile Range, NM $42,937

Santa Teresa, NM $43,249

Playas, NM $44,865

Animas, NM $44,975

Anthony, NM $43,239

Arenas Valley, NM $44,896

Bayard, NM $44,854

Berino, NM $43,043

Buckhorn, NM $44,901

Santa Clara, NM $44,933

Chamberino, NM $43,088

Cliff, NM $44,849

Columbus, NM $44,728

Deming, NM $44,739

Dona Ana, NM $42,798

Fairacres, NM $42,926

Faywood, NM $44,718

Fort Bayard, NM $44,890

Gila, NM $44,783

Glenwood, NM $44,818

Hachita, NM $44,728

Hanover, NM $44,738

Hillsboro, NM $44,646

Hurley, NM $44,824

La Mesa, NM $43,615

Lordsburg, NM $44,832

Mesilla, NM $42,798

Mesilla Park, NM $42,802

Mesquite, NM $42,839

Mimbres, NM $44,773

Mule Creek, NM $44,894

Organ, NM $42,824

Pinos Altos, NM $44,848

Radium Springs, NM $42,815

Redrock, NM $44,734

Rodeo, NM $45,032

San Miguel, NM $42,822

Silver City, NM $44,848

Sunland Park, NM $43,019

Tyrone, NM $44,981

Vado, NM $42,856

Chaparral, NM $43,396

Clovis, NM $44,762

Cannon Afb, NM $44,663

Broadview, NM $44,632

Causey, NM $44,555

Crossroads, NM $44,450

Dora, NM $44,661

Elida, NM $44,476

Floyd, NM $44,584

Fort Sumner, NM $44,548

Grady, NM $44,674

House, NM $44,639

Kenna, NM $44,476

Lingo, NM $44,552

Melrose, NM $44,646

Milnesand, NM $44,458

Pep, NM $44,519

Portales, NM $44,682

Rogers, NM $44,532

Saint Vrain, NM $44,675

Taiban, NM $44,533

Texico, NM $44,692

Yeso, NM $44,371

Roswell, NM $44,422

Artesia, NM $44,510

Caprock, NM $44,420

Carlsbad, NM $44,539

Dexter, NM $44,454

Eunice, NM $44,579

Hagerman, NM $44,476

Hobbs, NM $44,644

Hope, NM $44,313

Jal, NM $44,527

Lake Arthur, NM $44,403

Lakewood, NM $44,469

Loco Hills, NM $44,551

Loving, NM $44,528

Lovington, NM $44,601

Mcdonald, NM $44,480

Malaga, NM $44,485

Maljamar, NM $44,441

Monument, NM $44,546

Tatum, NM $44,508

Whites City, NM $44,583

Carrizozo, NM $44,212

Alamogordo, NM $44,071

Alto, NM $44,218

Bent, NM $44,080

Capitan, NM $44,116

Cloudcroft, NM $44,075

Corona, NM $44,404

Encino, NM $44,761

Fort Stanton, NM $44,134

Glencoe, NM $44,103

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $44,066

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $44,066

Hondo, NM $44,143

La Luz, NM $44,066

Lincoln, NM $44,015

Mayhill, NM $44,166

Mescalero, NM $44,086

Nogal, NM $44,275

Orogrande, NM $44,088

Picacho, NM $44,134

Pinon, NM $44,300

Ruidoso, NM $44,302

Ruidoso Downs, NM $44,242

Sacramento, NM $44,106

San Patricio, NM $44,158

Sunspot, NM $44,066

Timberon, NM $44,162

Tinnie, NM $44,108

Tularosa, NM $44,095

Vaughn, NM $44,580

Weed, NM $44,161

Tucumcari, NM $44,802

Amistad, NM $44,744

Bard, NM $44,672

Capulin, NM $45,178

Clayton, NM $44,831

Conchas Dam, NM $44,871

Cuervo, NM $44,656

Des Moines, NM $45,000

Folsom, NM $45,070

Garita, NM $44,786

Gladstone, NM $44,875

Grenville, NM $44,867

Logan, NM $44,800

Mcalister, NM $44,662

Nara Visa, NM $44,694

Newkirk, NM $44,744

Quay, NM $44,769

San Jon, NM $44,721

Santa Rosa, NM $44,769

Sedan, NM $44,785

Trementina, NM $44,783

Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$57,195	$27.0	25%
Software & Networking	$57,195	$27.0	25%
Biotechnology	$52,619	$25.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$52,619	$25.0	15%
Chemicals	$50,331	$24.0	10%

Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Clerk/Office Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$42,142

Average $45,756/year

$49,225

$3,512

Average $3,813/month

$4,102

$810

Average $880/week

$947

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,225	$4,102	$947	$24
Average	$45,756	$3,813	$880	$22
25th Percentile	$42,142	$3,512	$810	$20

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