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

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

Median annual salary $42,580 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 2,710
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $35,150
    50th (median)
    $42,580
    75th
    $53,080
    90th
    $63,580

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 30% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $38,980
    Hattiesburg, MS $38,530

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Jackson, MS is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Jackson, MS is 13.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,150.