SOC 43-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 4 metro areas compared
At $49,820, median pay for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bozeman, MT tracks the national median of $50,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,820, median pay for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bozeman, MT tracks the national median of $50,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,730 to $60,510.
Employment stands at 940, or 13.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $47,830. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 196th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | −31.2% |
| 25th | $44,730 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,820 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $60,510 | +19.4% |
| 90th | $71,080 | +40.3% |
| Mean | $52,920 | +4.4% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $47,830 | 1,160 | |
| 2 | Missoula | $47,420 | 760 | |
| 3 | Great Falls | $45,890 | 440 | |
| 4 | Helena | $45,870 | 650 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $49,820 goes as far as $52,664 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,664US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,820 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,880 to $71,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 940 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $47,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $49,820, or $23.95 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 Bozeman, MT is 1.7% 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 Bozeman, MT earns more than $71,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,880 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 Billings, at $47,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 940 jobs in this occupation in Bozeman, MT. 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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