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

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

Median annual salary $44,090 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $61,860
Employed locally 870
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $44,090
    75th
    $51,940
    90th
    $61,860

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 25% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,160
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,230
    Knoxville, TN $45,910
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $45,740
    Clarksville, TN-KY $45,340
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,470

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,700
    Customer Service Representatives $37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,570
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,030

    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, TN is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 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, TN is 10.4% 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 $29,540 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.