Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $44,450 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $63,350
Employed locally 410
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $44,450
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $63,350

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 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
    Columbus, OH $48,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,600
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $48,190
    Cleveland, OH $47,720
    Toledo, OH $47,700
    Akron, OH $47,590

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Customer Service Representatives $37,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,860
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Lima, OH is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Lima, OH is 9.7% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.