Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $51,290 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 2,480
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $45,430
    50th (median)
    $51,290
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $73,820

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 76% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,430.