Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $42,160 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.27
10th percentile $29,930
90th percentile $59,320
Employed locally 1,140
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,930
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $42,160
    75th
    $48,720
    90th
    $59,320

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 73% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 27% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,140
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,700
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $42,990
    Morgantown, WV $42,490
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $42,090

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $35,560
    Customer Service Representatives $37,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,740
    Billing and Posting Clerks $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Charleston, WV is $20.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Charleston, WV is 14.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,930 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.