Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,140 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $71,480
Employed locally 27,680
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $41,090
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $60,560
    90th
    $71,480

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,530
    Midland, TX $50,280
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,760
    Odessa, TX $46,680
    Sherman-Denison, TX $46,410

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,310
    Office Clerks, General$38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,790
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Houston, TX is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Houston, TX is 0.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,090.