Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $46,120 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $62,290
Employed locally 360
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $46,120
    75th
    $53,100
    90th
    $62,290

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Salinas, CA $58,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Washington $56,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,690
    Bellingham, WA $54,330

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,520
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,500
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Michigan City, IN is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Michigan City, IN is 6.3% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.