Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $48,670 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $63,200
Employed locally 1,190
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $41,790
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $56,770
    90th
    $63,200

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $54,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,580
    Madison, WI $51,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,290

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,300
    Office Clerks, General $43,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,560
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Appleton, WI is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Appleton, WI is 1.1% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,790.