Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $46,000 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $32,410
90th percentile $66,190
Employed locally 2,410
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,410
    25th
    $37,970
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $56,640
    90th
    $66,190

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $52,030
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $48,450
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,180

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Lakeland, FL is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Lakeland, FL is 6.5% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,410 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,970.