Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $24.36

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$17.31
25th$20.92
Median$24.36
75th$29.55
90th$35.84

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $24.36; the mean hourly wage is $25.75.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.31 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $35.84 per hour.