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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $48,320 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $65,950
Employed locally 2,130
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $42,110
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $58,050
    90th
    $65,950

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 32% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,920
    Customer Service Representatives$40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,020
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Lansing, MI is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Lansing, MI is 1.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,110.