Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $43,190 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $31,870
90th percentile $62,590
Employed locally 710
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,870
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $43,190
    75th
    $50,470
    90th
    $62,590

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 78% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 22% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,120
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,450
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,440
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $53,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,660
    Santa Fe, NM $52,000

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Office Clerks, General $35,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Las Cruces, NM is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Las Cruces, NM is 12.2% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,870 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.