Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Massachusetts

$29,653 $96,232
10th pct Median: $55,949 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$29,653
25th Percentile$40,283
50th (Median)$55,949
75th Percentile$77,210
90th (Top Earners)$96,232
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Massachusetts median salary of $55,949 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $39,345 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Massachusetts's higher cost of living (COL index: 142.2) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Massachusetts?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Massachusetts earn a median annual salary of $55,949 per year ($26.90/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $45,860.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Massachusetts pays above the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Massachusetts is higher average (COL index: 142.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Massachusetts?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 142.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $55,949 salary in Massachusetts has the purchasing power of approximately $39,345 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Massachusetts reduce real purchasing power.
How does Massachusetts compare to neighboring states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Massachusetts

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $378,102
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $373,588
3 Neurologists $360,632
4 Surgeons, All Other $359,314
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $331,694
6 Psychiatrists $304,754
7 Physicians, Pathologists $297,582
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $296,875
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Massachusetts

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 Required: High school diploma

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