Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $54,180 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.05
10th percentile $40,190
90th percentile $73,420
Employed locally 1,080
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,190
    25th
    $46,380
    50th (median)
    $54,180
    75th
    $62,230
    90th
    $73,420

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,390
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Washington $56,580

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,410
    Customer Service Representatives $44,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,300
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,370
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kennewick, WA is $26.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Kennewick, WA is 10.1% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,190 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,380.