Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $49,500 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $65,950
Employed locally 3,780
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $58,070
    90th
    $65,950

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 41% 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
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    California $57,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $54,130

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.