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Vulnerable
Last Update: 4/23/2026
Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
12.5%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
This result is backed by strong agreement across multiple data sources.
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AI Resilience Report forNew Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks are much less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 5 sources.
The career of a New Accounts Clerk is labeled as "Vulnerable" because many of its core tasks, like data entry and answering simple customer questions, are being automated by AI technologies. Banks increasingly use systems that allow customers to open accounts online and deploy chatbots to handle routine inquiries, reducing the need for clerks to perform these repetitive tasks.
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The career of a New Accounts Clerk is labeled as "Vulnerable" because many of its core tasks, like data entry and answering simple customer questions, are being automated by AI technologies. Banks increasingly use systems that allow customers to open accounts online and deploy chatbots to handle routine inquiries, reducing the need for clerks to perform these repetitive tasks.
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New Accounts Clerks
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/17/2026
How is AI changing New Accounts Clerks jobs?
Banks are already using technology to handle parts of new account work. For example, many banks let customers open accounts online or on their phones. These systems can auto-fill form fields and verify IDs, reducing the clerks’ manual data entry [1].
Chatbots and apps answer simple customer questions; for instance, Bank of America’s chatbot “Erica” has already handled over 3 billion customer requests and only escalates hard cases to people [2]. Some banks use AI “agents” to generate account brochures or summarize applications and calls, which speeds up processing [3] [2]. In short, repetitive tasks like organizing data or giving standard info are being automated, meaning AI often augments clerks’ work.
Still, humans do the trickier parts. One big bank tried to replace customer service reps with an AI voice bot, but had to rehire people after the bot couldn’t handle complex inquiries [3]. Surveys and experts agree that “the human touch remains irreplaceable” for many interactions [4].
AI handles routine FAQs and paperwork, but clerks use personal judgment when rules are confusing or customers are upset. Right now, AI tools support new accounts clerks by doing boring pieces, but clerks still lead on building trust, explaining details, and fixing unusual problems [4].
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How fast is AI adoption growing for New Accounts Clerks?
Whether banks adopt more AI quickly depends on costs, benefits, and rules. AI tools (like chatbots or robots for paperwork) exist, but setting them up can be expensive. A new accounts clerk typically earns about $21/hour [5], so a bank may weigh paying people against investing in tech.
If AI cuts errors or saves time (for example in compliance checks), it can pay off eventually [1]. However, banks face strict finance regulations and must keep customer data safe, so they move cautiously.
Many banks plan a mix of AI and people. In a Gartner survey, 95% of customer service leaders said they will keep human agents alongside AI [4]. By 2027, half of companies will scrap plans to cut staff with AI [4].
In other words, experts say AI should help clerks, not fully replace them. AI can take over basic data work, but customers and banks value human empathy and oversight. The recommended strategy is “digital first, but not digital only” [4].
Over time, new accounts clerks who work with AI (for example to process paperwork faster) and emphasize skills like communication and trust will remain important, even as technology grows [1] [4].
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Career: New Accounts Clerks
They help people set up new bank accounts by collecting information, filling out forms, and answering questions about account options and services.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$46,610
Jobs (2024)
38,900
Growth (2024-34)
-13.2%
Annual Openings
2,300
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Schedule repairs for locks on safe-deposit boxes.
2
Execute wire transfers of funds.
3
Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
4
Answer customers' questions, and explain available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
5
Process loan applications.
6
Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.
7
Perform teller duties as required.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
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