Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $47,640 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 830
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $43,390
    50th (median)
    $47,640
    75th
    $54,540
    90th
    $62,860

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 25% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,120
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,450
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,440
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $53,180

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Customer Service Representatives $40,360
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,590
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bangor, ME is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Bangor, ME is 3.2% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,390.