Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $40,560 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $25,490
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 2,200
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,490
    25th
    $31,870
    50th (median)
    $40,560
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $58,130

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,530
    Midland, TX $50,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,140
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,760
    Odessa, TX $46,680

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,030
    Office Clerks, General$31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$35,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in McAllen, TX is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in McAllen, TX is 17.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,490 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,870.