Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $47,590 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $34,530
90th percentile $65,750
Employed locally 2,840
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,530
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $57,130
    90th
    $65,750

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $48,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,600
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $48,190
    Cleveland, OH $47,720
    Toledo, OH $47,700
    Ohio $47,430

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,260
    Office Clerks, General $43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,500
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,720
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Akron, OH is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.98 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Akron, OH is 3.3% below the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Akron?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,530 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.