Will AI replace new accounts clerks?
Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. New Accounts Clerks score 56 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #129 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 13 of the job's 15 tasks, 4 of them on its own, while 2 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.
Which new accounts clerks tasks can AI do?
The most exposed tasks include "Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents"; "Inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit"; "Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities".
Which new accounts clerks tasks are hardest for AI?
Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Perform teller duties as required"; "Issue initial and replacement safe-deposit keys to customers, and admit customers to vaults".
Are people already using AI for this work?
Yes. In April–May 2026, 5 of the 15 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.
How many people work as new accounts clerks, and what do they earn?
About 36,860 people in the US, with median pay of $47,670 a year (BLS, May 2025).