Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $38,530 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $26,850
90th percentile $57,990
Employed locally 640
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,850
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $38,530
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $57,990

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,230
    Williamsport, PA $45,910
    Jackson, MS $42,580
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $38,980

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Office Clerks, General $32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $31,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Hattiesburg, MS is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 21.7% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,850 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.