Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Tennessee

$21,875 $70,991
10th pct Median: $41,274 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,875
25th Percentile$29,717
50th (Median)$41,274
75th Percentile$56,958
90th (Top Earners)$70,991
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Tennessee median salary of $41,274 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $45,456 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Tennessee's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.8) means your salary goes further than in higher-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 Tennessee?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee earn a median annual salary of $41,274 per year ($19.84/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $45,860.
Is Tennessee a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Tennessee pays slightly below the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Cost of living in Tennessee is lower average (COL index: 90.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $41,274 salary in Tennessee has the purchasing power of approximately $45,456 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Tennessee increase real purchasing power.
How does Tennessee 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 Tennessee

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Surgeons, All Other $265,068
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
6 Psychiatrists $224,818
7 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $219,006
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee

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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