Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $40,710 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $28,070
90th percentile $55,680
Employed locally 500
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,070
    25th
    $34,050
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $49,000
    90th
    $55,680

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 78% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,140
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,700
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $42,990
    Morgantown, WV $42,490
    Charleston, WV $42,160

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$30,510
    Customer Service Representatives$35,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$46,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,420
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$31,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Beckley, WV is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Beckley, WV is 17.3% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,070 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,050.