Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $48,210 -2% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $32,780
90th percentile $68,060
Employed locally 1,320
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,780
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $68,060

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 40% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,290
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,000
    Vineland, NJ $47,870

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,970
    Customer Service Representatives $43,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,440
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,140
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Atlantic City, NJ is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 2% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,780 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.