SOC 43-3031 · May 2025 · United States
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks across the United States is $50,670 per year, measured over 1,373,680 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $65,180.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 52.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $65,180 and Mississippi pays $42,840.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $65,180 | 1,790 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $59,970 | 14,930 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $59,830 | 29,110 | |
| 4 | California | $59,230 | 151,870 | |
| 5 | Washington | $58,620 | 32,930 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $58,300 | 37,550 | |
| 7 | New York | $58,160 | 84,280 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $56,430 | 4,580 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $54,720 | 2,950 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $54,600 | 26,850 |
States with the most Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 151,870 | $59,230 | |
| 2 | Texas | 122,400 | $48,910 | |
| 3 | Florida | 88,670 | $49,330 | |
| 4 | New York | 84,280 | $58,160 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 51,470 | $49,560 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 48,920 | $48,440 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 48,760 | $47,930 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 45,140 | $48,810 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 38,700 | $49,350 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 37,680 | $48,180 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $66,130 | 7,590 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $65,530 | 18,100 |
| 3 | New Haven | $62,890 | 2,900 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $61,960 | 1,120 |
| 5 | Napa | $61,710 | 700 |
| 6 | Bridgeport | $61,390 | 3,710 |
| 7 | Vallejo | $61,180 | 1,040 |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $61,140 | 2,040 |
| 9 | Boston | $60,960 | 21,170 |
| 10 | Barnstable Town | $60,680 | 990 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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