Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $53,140 +8% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $74,350
Employed locally 1,720
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $53,140
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $74,350

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,010
    Customer Service Representatives$46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Modesto, CA is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Modesto, CA is 8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.