SOC 43-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bay City, MI is $47,730 per year, close to the national median of $50,670 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bay City, MI is $47,730 per year, close to the national median of $50,670 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,660 and $59,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,280 and the ninetieth at $69,430.
Employment stands at 330, or 9.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $51,480. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $39,660 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,730 | −5.8% |
| 75th | $59,060 | +16.6% |
| 90th | $69,430 | +37.0% |
| Mean | $49,830 | −1.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $51,480 | 14,730 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $51,100 | 1,510 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $50,500 | 1,940 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $48,690 | 500 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $48,550 | 5,070 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $48,210 | 290 | |
| 7 | Niles | $48,070 | 500 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $48,040 | 1,040 | |
| 9 | Muskegon | $47,940 | 440 | |
| 10 | Battle Creek | $47,510 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bay City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $47,730 goes as far as $49,615 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,615US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,730 a year, 5.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,280 to $69,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $51,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $47,730, or $22.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,670, so pay in Bay City, MI is 5.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bay City, MI earns more than $69,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $51,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Bay City, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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