Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $54,200 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.06
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $73,890
Employed locally 530
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $54,200
    75th
    $62,320
    90th
    $73,890

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,390
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,120
    Massachusetts $57,120

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,710
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,640
    Customer Service Representatives $43,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,310
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $71,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Amherst Town, MA is $26.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Amherst Town, MA is 10.1% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.