Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,420 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $60,750
Employed locally 1,500
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $45,420
    75th
    $52,510
    90th
    $60,750

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,050
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,090
    Tellers $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in East Central Illinois is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in East Central Illinois is 7.7% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.