What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk'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 Accounts Payable Processing Clerk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable Processing Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Payable Processing Clerk's salary?

An Accounts Payable Processing Clerk's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,202 for beginners, reaching about $51,081 at mid-level, and approach $82,064 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk?

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable Processing Clerk roles are District of Columbia $56,038, California $55,826, Massachusetts $55,082. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable Processing Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable Processing Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk III: $56,235; Accounts Payable and Billing Clerk: $53,987; Accounts Payable Clerk: $52,429; Accounts Payable & Purchasing Clerk: $52,388; Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk II: $51,992.

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk make in New Mexico? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk in New Mexico is $46,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,230
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,424 to $50,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,281

10% $40,281

50% (Median) $46,877

90% $54,230

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,726	$4,227	$976	$24
Average	$46,877	$3,906	$901	$23
25th Percentile	$43,424	$3,619	$835	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salaries

An Accounts Payable Processing Clerk'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 Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk'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): $41,202
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,075
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,081
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,850
Expert (over 8 years): $82,064

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$41,202
Accounts Payable Processing Clerk	1-2 years	$46,075
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$51,081
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$68,850
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,064

How Do Accounts Payable Processing Clerk 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 Accounts Payable Processing Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,038.
California: $55,826.
Massachusetts: $55,082.

District of Columbia $56,038 California $55,826 Massachusetts $55,082 Washington $54,879 New Jersey $54,859 Alaska $54,788 Connecticut $54,090 New York $53,806

Hawaii $52,900 Rhode Island $52,475 Maryland $52,187 Minnesota $51,792 Colorado $51,640 Illinois $51,589 Oregon $51,397 Delaware $51,255

New Hampshire $51,166 Virginia $50,967 Pennsylvania $50,385 Nevada $50,091 North Dakota $49,995 Michigan $49,843 Wisconsin $49,788 Vermont $49,676

Texas $49,367 Maine $49,347 Arizona $49,317 Ohio $49,281 Georgia $48,816 Indiana $48,583 Wyoming $48,537 Utah $48,467

Iowa $48,436 Kansas $48,193 Louisiana $48,122 North Carolina $48,097 Missouri $48,087 Florida $47,890 Montana $47,783 Nebraska $47,682

Kentucky $47,626 South Carolina $47,424 Tennessee $47,297 Idaho $47,247 New Mexico $46,877 Oklahoma $46,796 Alabama $46,498 South Dakota $45,997

Arkansas $45,723 West Virginia $45,577 Mississippi $45,136

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Processing Clerk

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: $47,376
Belen: $47,113
Bernalillo: $47,460

Algodones, NM $47,376

Belen, NM $47,113

Bernalillo, NM $47,460

Bluewater, NM $46,464

Bosque, NM $46,766

Casa Blanca, NM $46,872

Cedar Crest, NM $47,500

Cedarvale, NM $45,637

Cerrillos, NM $47,411

Claunch, NM $45,468

Coyote, NM $46,712

Cuba, NM $46,637

Cubero, NM $46,976

Edgewood, NM $47,288

Estancia, NM $46,724

Gallina, NM $46,468

Counselor, NM $46,497

Grants, NM $46,411

Milan, NM $46,596

Isleta, NM $47,542

Jarales, NM $47,067

Jemez Pueblo, NM $47,149

Jemez Springs, NM $47,003

Laguna, NM $47,206

La Jara, NM $46,585

La Joya, NM $46,477

Lindrith, NM $46,421

Los Lunas, NM $47,362

Mcintosh, NM $46,981

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $46,668

Moriarty, NM $46,823

Mountainair, NM $46,318

Nageezi, NM $46,435

New Laguna, NM $46,953

Paguate, NM $46,985

Pena Blanca, NM $47,510

Peralta, NM $47,437

Placitas, NM $47,461

Ponderosa, NM $47,089

Prewitt, NM $46,450

Regina, NM $46,482

Sandia Park, NM $47,380

Corrales, NM $47,559

San Fidel, NM $46,700

San Rafael, NM $46,501

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $47,381

San Ysidro, NM $47,317

Stanley, NM $46,817

Tijeras, NM $47,386

Tome, NM $47,299

Torreon, NM $47,141

Veguita, NM $46,763

Willard, NM $46,235

Youngsville, NM $46,725

Bosque Farms, NM $47,524

Clines Corners, NM $46,534

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $47,417

Cochiti Lake, NM $47,479

Albuquerque, NM $47,586

Kirtland Afb, NM $47,586

Rio Rancho, NM $47,508

Gallup, NM $46,517

Brimhall, NM $46,385

Church Rock, NM $46,407

Continental Divide, NM $46,374

Crownpoint, NM $46,413

Fence Lake, NM $46,206

Fort Wingate, NM $46,391

Gamerco, NM $46,469

Mentmore, NM $46,397

Mexican Springs, NM $46,391

Ramah, NM $46,306

Rehoboth, NM $46,422

Thoreau, NM $46,425

Tohatchi, NM $46,382

Vanderwagen, NM $46,391

Zuni, NM $46,380

Navajo, NM $46,444

Jamestown, NM $46,328

Pinehill, NM $46,270

Sheep Springs, NM $46,432

Smith Lake, NM $46,606

Yatahey, NM $46,416

Farmington, NM $46,639

Aztec, NM $46,725

Blanco, NM $46,507

Bloomfield, NM $46,452

Flora Vista, NM $46,687

Fruitland, NM $46,395

Kirtland, NM $46,688

La Plata, NM $46,704

Navajo Dam, NM $46,683

Shiprock, NM $46,619

Waterflow, NM $46,595

Newcomb, NM $46,404

Sanostee, NM $46,433

Santa Fe, NM $47,829

Abiquiu, NM $46,520

Alcalde, NM $47,331

Amalia, NM $46,450

Arroyo Hondo, NM $46,384

Arroyo Seco, NM $46,438

Canjilon, NM $46,377

Canones, NM $46,799

Carson, NM $46,562

Cebolla, NM $46,404

Cerro, NM $46,418

Chama, NM $46,608

Chamisal, NM $47,205

Chimayo, NM $47,537

Cordova, NM $47,456

Costilla, NM $46,644

Taos Ski Valley, NM $46,291

Dixon, NM $47,160

Dulce, NM $46,607

El Prado, NM $46,479

El Rito, NM $46,692

Embudo, NM $46,918

Espanola, NM $47,479

Glorieta, NM $47,645

Hernandez, NM $47,038

Ilfeld, NM $47,205

La Madera, NM $46,610

Lamy, NM $47,463

Llano, NM $47,110

Los Alamos, NM $47,575

White Rock, NM $47,665

Medanales, NM $47,090

Ojo Caliente, NM $46,813

Los Ojos, NM $46,493

Pecos, NM $47,496

Penasco, NM $46,934

Petaca, NM $46,334

Questa, NM $46,467

Ranchos De Taos, NM $46,712

Red River, NM $46,334

Ribera, NM $46,632

Rowe, NM $47,249

San Cristobal, NM $46,333

San Jose, NM $47,133

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $47,363

Santa Cruz, NM $47,521

Serafina, NM $46,514

Taos, NM $46,452

Tererro, NM $47,648

Tesuque, NM $47,829

Tierra Amarilla, NM $46,452

Trampas, NM $46,896

Tres Piedras, NM $46,321

Truchas, NM $47,324

Vadito, NM $46,873

Valdez, NM $46,368

Vallecitos, NM $46,331

Velarde, NM $47,089

Villanueva, NM $46,542

Spaceport City, NM $45,593

Las Vegas, NM $46,147

Angel Fire, NM $46,284

Anton Chico, NM $46,067

Buena Vista, NM $46,491

Chacon, NM $46,524

Cimarron, NM $46,211

Cleveland, NM $46,854

Eagle Nest, NM $46,246

Guadalupita, NM $46,452

Holman, NM $46,734

La Loma, NM $45,990

Maxwell, NM $46,227

Miami, NM $46,127

Mills, NM $45,963

Montezuma, NM $47,091

Mora, NM $46,919

Mosquero, NM $45,923

Ocate, NM $46,177

Ojo Feliz, NM $46,299

Rainsville, NM $46,502

Raton, NM $46,343

Rociada, NM $47,115

Roy, NM $45,973

Sapello, NM $46,706

Solano, NM $45,917

Springer, NM $46,107

Ute Park, NM $46,233

Valmora, NM $46,108

Wagon Mound, NM $46,056

Watrous, NM $46,124

Socorro, NM $46,017

Aragon, NM $46,157

Datil, NM $45,966

Lemitar, NM $46,231

Luna, NM $46,239

Magdalena, NM $45,970

Pie Town, NM $46,123

Polvadera, NM $46,343

Quemado, NM $46,219

Reserve, NM $46,136

San Acacia, NM $46,419

San Antonio, NM $45,763

Truth Or Consequences, NM $45,753

Arrey, NM $45,746

Caballo, NM $45,777

Derry, NM $45,544

Elephant Butte, NM $45,872

Garfield, NM $45,412

Hatch, NM $44,684

Monticello, NM $45,751

Rincon, NM $44,427

Salem, NM $45,270

Williamsburg, NM $45,811

Winston, NM $45,784

Las Cruces, NM $43,846

White Sands Missile Range, NM $43,989

Santa Teresa, NM $44,309

Playas, NM $45,965

Animas, NM $46,078

Anthony, NM $44,299

Arenas Valley, NM $45,996

Bayard, NM $45,954

Berino, NM $44,098

Buckhorn, NM $46,001

Santa Clara, NM $46,034

Chamberino, NM $44,144

Cliff, NM $45,948

Columbus, NM $45,825

Deming, NM $45,835

Dona Ana, NM $43,847

Fairacres, NM $43,978

Faywood, NM $45,814

Fort Bayard, NM $45,990

Gila, NM $45,880

Glenwood, NM $45,916

Hachita, NM $45,825

Hanover, NM $45,834

Hillsboro, NM $45,741

Hurley, NM $45,923

La Mesa, NM $44,684

Lordsburg, NM $45,931

Mesilla, NM $43,847

Mesilla Park, NM $43,851

Mesquite, NM $43,889

Mimbres, NM $45,871

Mule Creek, NM $45,995

Organ, NM $43,874

Pinos Altos, NM $45,947

Radium Springs, NM $43,864

Redrock, NM $45,830

Rodeo, NM $46,136

San Miguel, NM $43,872

Silver City, NM $45,948

Sunland Park, NM $44,073

Tyrone, NM $46,084

Vado, NM $43,906

Chaparral, NM $44,460

Clovis, NM $45,859

Cannon Afb, NM $45,758

Broadview, NM $45,726

Causey, NM $45,647

Crossroads, NM $45,539

Dora, NM $45,756

Elida, NM $45,566

Floyd, NM $45,677

Fort Sumner, NM $45,640

Grady, NM $45,769

House, NM $45,733

Kenna, NM $45,566

Lingo, NM $45,644

Melrose, NM $45,741

Milnesand, NM $45,548

Pep, NM $45,610

Portales, NM $45,777

Rogers, NM $45,623

Saint Vrain, NM $45,770

Taiban, NM $45,624

Texico, NM $45,788

Yeso, NM $45,459

Roswell, NM $45,511

Artesia, NM $45,601

Caprock, NM $45,509

Carlsbad, NM $45,631

Dexter, NM $45,544

Eunice, NM $45,672

Hagerman, NM $45,566

Hobbs, NM $45,739

Hope, NM $45,399

Jal, NM $45,618

Lake Arthur, NM $45,491

Lakewood, NM $45,559

Loco Hills, NM $45,643

Loving, NM $45,620

Lovington, NM $45,694

Mcdonald, NM $45,570

Malaga, NM $45,575

Maljamar, NM $45,530

Monument, NM $45,638

Tatum, NM $45,599

Whites City, NM $45,676

Carrizozo, NM $45,296

Alamogordo, NM $45,151

Alto, NM $45,302

Bent, NM $45,160

Capitan, NM $45,197

Cloudcroft, NM $45,155

Corona, NM $45,493

Encino, NM $45,858

Fort Stanton, NM $45,216

Glencoe, NM $45,184

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $45,146

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $45,146

Hondo, NM $45,225

La Luz, NM $45,146

Lincoln, NM $45,094

Mayhill, NM $45,249

Mescalero, NM $45,167

Nogal, NM $45,360

Orogrande, NM $45,169

Picacho, NM $45,216

Pinon, NM $45,386

Ruidoso, NM $45,388

Ruidoso Downs, NM $45,327

Sacramento, NM $45,187

San Patricio, NM $45,240

Sunspot, NM $45,146

Timberon, NM $45,244

Tinnie, NM $45,189

Tularosa, NM $45,176

Vaughn, NM $45,673

Weed, NM $45,243

Tucumcari, NM $45,900

Amistad, NM $45,841

Bard, NM $45,767

Capulin, NM $46,286

Clayton, NM $45,930

Conchas Dam, NM $45,971

Cuervo, NM $45,750

Des Moines, NM $46,103

Folsom, NM $46,174

Garita, NM $45,883

Gladstone, NM $45,975

Grenville, NM $45,967

Logan, NM $45,898

Mcalister, NM $45,756

Nara Visa, NM $45,790

Newkirk, NM $45,840

Quay, NM $45,867

San Jon, NM $45,817

Santa Rosa, NM $45,867

Sedan, NM $45,883

Trementina, NM $45,881

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable Processing Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable Processing Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable Processing Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$56,253	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$55,315	$27.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$53,909	$26.0	15%
Financial Services	$53,909	$26.0	15%
Chemicals	$51,565	$25.0	10%

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk'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.

$43,424

Average $46,877/year

$50,726

$3,619

Average $3,906/month

$4,227

$835

Average $901/week

$976

$21

Average $23/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,726	$4,227	$976	$24
Average	$46,877	$3,906	$901	$23
25th Percentile	$43,424	$3,619	$835	$21

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