Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $38,850 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $56,770
Employed locally 1,030
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $34,010
    50th (median)
    $38,850
    75th
    $46,620
    90th
    $56,770

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 69% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 31% 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 Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,340
    Office Clerks, General $37,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,950
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $25,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Johnson City, TN is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Johnson City, TN is 21.1% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,010.