Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $57,480 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $75,180
Employed locally 4,760
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $57,480
    75th
    $64,830
    90th
    $75,180

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 38% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,120
    New Haven, CT $57,730
    Connecticut $57,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $53,230

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,530
    Office Clerks, General $46,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,290
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $78,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Hartford, CT is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Hartford, CT is 16.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.