Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $44,550 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $29,590
90th percentile $63,650
Employed locally 1,660
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,590
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $44,550
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $63,650

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,530
    Midland, TX $50,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,140
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,760
    Odessa, TX $46,680

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$34,780
    Office Clerks, General$35,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,850
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,730
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Corpus Christi, TX is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 9.5% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,590 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.