Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $39,300 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $24,950
90th percentile $54,610
Employed locally 580
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,950
    25th
    $31,350
    50th (median)
    $39,300
    75th
    $46,580
    90th
    $54,610

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440
    Salinas, CA $58,410
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,830
    Office Clerks, General $27,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $35,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Dothan, AL is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Dothan, AL is 20.1% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,950 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,350.