Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $49,500 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $65,110
Employed locally 1,090
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $65,110

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Vallejo, CA $59,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $53,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,560

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,800
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Charlottesville, VA is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.