Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $48,190 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $66,280
Employed locally 2,790
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $58,320
    90th
    $66,280

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 69% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 31% 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
    Columbus, OH $48,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,600
    Cleveland, OH $47,720
    Toledo, OH $47,700
    Akron, OH $47,590
    Ohio $47,430

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,320
    Customer Service Representatives$44,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,250
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Dayton, OH is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Dayton, OH is 2.1% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.