Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Maryland

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in Maryland was $53,540 +5.7% vs national

Maryland vs United States

MarylandUnited States
Median annual$53,540$50,670
Median hourly$25.74$24.36
Employment18,1701,373,680
Location quotient0.741.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Maryland) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

The numbers in context

The median wage in Maryland is 5.7% above the national median — a difference of about $2,870 per year for a typical worker.

The mean wage of $55,950 sits 4.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks salary in Maryland?

The median annual wage in Maryland is $53,540 ($25.74 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Maryland compare to the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks?

The Maryland median of $53,540 is 5.7% higher than the U.S. median of $50,670.

How many bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work in Maryland?

Approximately 18,170 are employed in Maryland, per BLS OES.