Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $46,730 -5% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $73,470
Employed locally 560
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $73,470

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 83% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 17% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310
    Customer Service Representatives $43,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in El Centro, CA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.