Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $46,410 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $64,480
Employed locally 1,100
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $39,950
    50th (median)
    $46,410
    75th
    $55,150
    90th
    $64,480

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Minnesota $52,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,290
    Midland, TX $50,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $49,980
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,570

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,490
    Customer Service Representatives$39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,570
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,950.