SOC 43-3031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is $49,213 per year ($23.66/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $41,392 and $60,216 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $72,675 per year. There are approximately 1,455,770 bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.64 | $34,611 |
| P25 | $19.90 | $41,392 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.66 | $49,213 |
| P75 | $28.95 | $60,216 |
| P90 | $34.94 | $72,675 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is $49,213 per year ($23.66/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $41,392 and $60,216 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is $72,675 per year ($34.94/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,216 per year.
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,611 per year ($16.64/hr). The 25th percentile is $41,392 per year.
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