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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $55,140 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $41,350
90th percentile $70,370
Employed locally 430
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,350
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $55,140
    75th
    $61,280
    90th
    $70,370

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 76% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 24% 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 Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,590
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,140
    Customer Service Representatives $45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $79,300
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $51,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Longview, WA is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Longview, WA is 12.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,350 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.