Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $43,830 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $61,330
Employed locally 1,520
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $51,420
    90th
    $61,330

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 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
    Columbus, OH $48,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,600
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $48,190
    Cleveland, OH $47,720
    Toledo, OH $47,700
    Akron, OH $47,590

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    Office Clerks, General $40,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,320
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Canton, OH is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Canton, OH is 10.9% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.