Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $44,210 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $61,920
Employed locally 1,650
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $44,210
    75th
    $53,280
    90th
    $61,920

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 34% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,640
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,580
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Augusta, GA-SC is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 10.2% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.