Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,610 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $25,190
90th percentile $59,570
Employed locally 1,070
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,190
    25th
    $32,130
    50th (median)
    $38,610
    75th
    $46,780
    90th
    $59,570

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,530
    Midland, TX $50,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,140
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,760
    Odessa, TX $46,680

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,100
    Office Clerks, General$30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Brownsville, TX is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Brownsville, TX is 21.5% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,190 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,130.