Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $43,050 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 450
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $43,050
    75th
    $50,190
    90th
    $61,580

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,160
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,230
    Knoxville, TN $45,910
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $45,740
    Clarksville, TN-KY $45,340
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,470

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,610
    Office Clerks, General $34,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Cleveland, TN is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Cleveland, TN is 12.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.