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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $49,900 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $70,710
Employed locally 21,350
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $49,900
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $70,710

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $49,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,760
    Sheboygan, WI $48,230
    Michigan $47,680
    Gainesville, FL $47,380

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Atlanta, GA is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.