Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $45,050 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 730
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $45,050
    75th
    $50,080
    90th
    $60,310

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,320
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,900
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $49,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,760
    Sheboygan, WI $48,230
    Michigan $47,680

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Athens, GA is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Athens, GA is 8.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.