Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $45,140 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $61,880
Employed locally 930
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $53,550
    90th
    $61,880

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 64% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 36% 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
    Bozeman, MT $48,010
    Binghamton, NY $47,120
    Billings, MT $45,370
    Helena, MT $45,350
    Great Falls, MT $43,750
    Sumter, SC $43,600

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,110
    Customer Service Representatives $42,470
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missoula, MT is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Missoula, MT is 8.3% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.