Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $44,930 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $58,030
Employed locally 380
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $44,930
    75th
    $49,790
    90th
    $58,030

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Salinas, CA $58,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Washington $56,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,690
    Bellingham, WA $54,330

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,490
    Customer Service Representatives $43,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Columbus, IN is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Columbus, IN is 8.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.