Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,260 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $66,450
Employed locally 1,120
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $48,260
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $66,450

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    California $57,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $54,130

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,650
    Office Clerks, General $42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,420
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.