SOC 43-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — Johnson City
Johnson City, TN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Johnson City, TN is $40,700 per year, 19.7% below the national median of $50,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Johnson City, TN is $40,700 per year, 19.7% below the national median of $50,670. Half of workers earn between $36,090 and $48,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,650 and the ninetieth at $58,990.
The area has 870 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $50,810. Of the 287 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 188th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,650 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $36,090 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $40,700 | −19.7% |
| 75th | $48,820 | −3.7% |
| 90th | $58,990 | +16.4% |
| Mean | $43,470 | −14.2% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $50,810 | 13,790 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $48,400 | 6,320 | |
| 3 | Knoxville | $47,320 | 4,510 | |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $46,920 | 2,920 | |
| 5 | Clarksville | $46,280 | 1,000 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $45,670 | 1,170 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $45,240 | 800 | |
| 8 | Morristown | $44,040 | 420 | |
| 9 | Cleveland | $43,660 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnson City run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $40,700 goes as far as $44,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,700 a year, 19.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,650 to $58,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 870 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $50,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Johnson City, TN?
The median annual wage is $40,700, or $19.57 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 Johnson City, TN is 19.7% 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 Johnson City, TN earns more than $58,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,650 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 Nashville, at $50,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 870 jobs in this occupation in Johnson City, TN. 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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