Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $58,120 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $43,980
90th percentile $79,190
Employed locally 3,760
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,980
    25th
    $49,310
    50th (median)
    $58,120
    75th
    $69,220
    90th
    $79,190

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 48% 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
    District of Columbia $62,470
    New Haven, CT $57,730
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,480
    Connecticut $57,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $53,230

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,550
    Office Clerks, General$47,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,120
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57,440
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,360
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$97,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Bridgeport, CT is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Bridgeport, CT is 18.1% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,980 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,310.