Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in the United States was $50,670 ($24.36 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| 25th | $43,520 | $20.92 |
| Median | $50,670 | $24.36 |
| 75th | $61,470 | $29.55 |
| 90th | $74,550 | $35.84 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-3031
- Total U.S. employment: 1,373,680
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $53,560 sits 5.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 1,373,680 bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,640 | $21.46 | -11.9% | 19,890 |
| Alaska | $56,430 | $27.13 | +11.4% | 4,580 |
| Arizona | $50,590 | $24.32 | -0.2% | 22,690 |
| Arkansas | $42,840 | $20.60 | -15.5% | 12,510 |
| California | $59,230 | $28.48 | +16.9% | 151,870 |
| Colorado | $54,000 | $25.96 | +6.6% | 26,140 |
| Connecticut | $59,970 | $28.83 | +18.4% | 14,930 |
| Delaware | $51,780 | $24.89 | +2.2% | 4,600 |
| District of Columbia | $65,180 | $31.34 | +28.6% | 1,790 |
| Florida | $49,330 | $23.72 | -2.6% | 88,670 |
| Georgia | $49,350 | $23.73 | -2.6% | 38,700 |
| Hawaii | $48,730 | $23.43 | -3.8% | 5,220 |
| Idaho | $48,310 | $23.23 | -4.7% | 9,540 |
| Illinois | $49,560 | $23.83 | -2.2% | 51,470 |
| Indiana | $47,820 | $22.99 | -5.6% | 29,910 |
| Iowa | $48,180 | $23.17 | -4.9% | 14,020 |
| Kansas | $47,290 | $22.74 | -6.7% | 15,380 |
| Kentucky | $46,550 | $22.38 | -8.1% | 23,480 |
| Louisiana | $44,890 | $21.58 | -11.4% | 18,980 |
| Maine | $50,510 | $24.28 | -0.3% | 7,390 |
| Maryland | $53,540 | $25.74 | +5.7% | 18,170 |
| Massachusetts | $59,830 | $28.77 | +18.1% | 29,110 |
| Michigan | $48,980 | $23.55 | -3.3% | 37,550 |
| Minnesota | $54,600 | $26.25 | +7.8% | 26,850 |
| Mississippi | $42,840 | $20.60 | -15.5% | 12,160 |
| Missouri | $47,990 | $23.07 | -5.3% | 21,400 |
| Montana | $47,270 | $22.73 | -6.7% | 6,980 |
| Nebraska | $47,110 | $22.65 | -7.0% | 10,050 |
| Nevada | $50,380 | $24.22 | -0.6% | 15,180 |
| New Hampshire | $52,450 | $25.22 | +3.5% | 7,180 |
| New Jersey | $58,300 | $28.03 | +15.1% | 37,550 |
| New Mexico | $48,080 | $23.12 | -5.1% | 7,780 |
| New York | $58,160 | $27.96 | +14.8% | 84,280 |
| North Carolina | $47,930 | $23.04 | -5.4% | 48,760 |
| North Dakota | $49,710 | $23.90 | -1.9% | 4,290 |
| Ohio | $48,810 | $23.47 | -3.7% | 45,140 |
| Oklahoma | $46,180 | $22.20 | -8.9% | 16,490 |
| Oregon | $54,060 | $25.99 | +6.7% | 21,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,440 | $23.29 | -4.4% | 48,920 |
| Rhode Island | $53,280 | $25.61 | +5.2% | 4,570 |
| South Carolina | $47,940 | $23.05 | -5.4% | 19,980 |
| South Dakota | $46,340 | $22.28 | -8.5% | 10,200 |
| Tennessee | $48,180 | $23.16 | -4.9% | 37,680 |
| Texas | $48,910 | $23.52 | -3.5% | 122,400 |
| Utah | $49,440 | $23.77 | -2.4% | 12,650 |
| Vermont | $54,720 | $26.31 | +8.0% | 2,950 |
| Virginia | $51,620 | $24.82 | +1.9% | 31,990 |
| Washington | $58,620 | $28.18 | +15.7% | 32,930 |
| West Virginia | $42,890 | $20.62 | -15.4% | 7,620 |
| Wisconsin | $50,340 | $24.20 | -0.7% | 25,960 |
| Wyoming | $47,910 | $23.03 | -5.4% | 3,480 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks?
The median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $50,670 ($24.36 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,373,680 bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.36. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.