SOC 43-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Racine, WI is $48,980 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 Racine, WI is $48,980 per year, close to the national median of $50,670 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,070 to $58,710.
The area has 580 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 7.6 of every thousand jobs. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 165th of 265 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $43,070 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,980 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $58,710 | +15.9% |
| 90th | $64,760 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $51,010 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $53,240 | 3,760 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $50,920 | 6,750 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $50,780 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $50,170 | 410 | |
| 5 | Kenosha | $49,750 | 590 | |
| 6 | Fond du Lac | $49,730 | 370 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $49,290 | 890 | |
| 8 | Eau Claire | $49,270 | 780 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $49,160 | 1,570 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $48,990 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,980 goes as far as $52,051 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,980 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,230 to $64,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $53,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $48,980, or $23.55 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 Racine, WI is 3.3% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $64,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,230 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 Madison, at $53,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Racine, WI. 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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