Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $49,820 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 710
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $60,450
    90th
    $73,820

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,840
    Customer Service Representatives$43,680
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Chico, CA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Chico, CA is 1.2% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.