Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $54,330 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $43,210
90th percentile $73,400
Employed locally 1,180
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,210
    25th
    $47,610
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $63,500
    90th
    $73,400

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 33% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,390
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Washington $56,580

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,430
    Customer Service Representatives$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,710
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bellingham, WA is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Bellingham, WA is 10.4% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,210 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,610.