Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $47,650 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $62,720
Employed locally 1,040
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $40,590
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $54,800
    90th
    $62,720

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 73% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 27% 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
    Salinas, CA $58,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Washington $56,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,690
    Bellingham, WA $54,330

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,930
    Customer Service Representatives $47,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Elkhart, IN is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Elkhart, IN is 3.2% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,590.