What is the average hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?

The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is $22.05 per hour. This translates to approximately $45,860 per year working full-time.

What states pay Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks the most?

Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks vary significantly by location. Use the state-by-state table above to see which states offer the highest median wages for this occupation.

What education is needed to become a bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerk?

Typical education required: High school diploma.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary

Name: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary Data
Creator: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
License: https://www.bls.gov/bls/linksite.htm

Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data - May 2024

Median Annual Salary

$45,860

$22.05 / hour

▼ -2% (Little or no change)

Salary Range

$24,306 - $78,879

10th to 90th percentile

Total Employed

1,645,170

workers nationally

🏛️ Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024 | Updated: Annual | Methodology

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary by Percentile

$24,306 $78,879

10th pct Median: $45,860 90th pct

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
10th (Entry Level)	$24,306	$11.69
25th Percentile	$33,019	$15.87
50th (Median)	$45,860	$22.05
75th Percentile	$63,287	$30.43
90th (Top Earners)	$78,879	$37.92
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Top Paying States for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

#	State	Median Annual	Median Hourly
1	District of Columbia (DC)	$60,535	$29.10
2	California (CA)	$57,325	$27.56
3	Massachusetts (MA)	$55,949	$26.90
4	New York (NY)	$55,949	$26.90
5	New Jersey (NJ)	$55,032	$26.46
6	Connecticut (CT)	$54,115	$26.02
7	Maryland (MD)	$54,115	$26.02
8	Hawaii (HI)	$52,739	$25.36
9	Alaska (AK)	$51,363	$24.69
10	Washington (WA)	$51,363	$24.69
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Requirements

Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma

Job Outlook for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Projected Growth

-2%

2022-2032

▼ -2% (Little or no change)

Annual Job Openings

1,619,300

projected annually

Outlook data based on BLS Employment Projections program. Growth rate is projected change in employment 2022-2032.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make?

The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is $45,860 (BLS OEWS May 2024). Entry-level workers earn around $24,306, while the top 10% earn $78,879 or more.

What is the hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks earn a median hourly wage of $22.05 per hour. Working full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks), this equals approximately $45,860 annually.

Is Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks a good-paying career?

With a median salary of $45,860, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks represents a viable career path. Job outlook: Little or no change (-2% growth, 2022-2032).

What education do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks need?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Requirements vary by employer and specialization - check with specific employers and BLS OOH for detailed requirements.