Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $56,390 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $76,980
Employed locally 560
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $56,390
    75th
    $64,260
    90th
    $76,980

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 34% 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 Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,530
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,810
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,410
    Customer Service Representatives$47,010
    Billing and Posting Clerks$55,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mount Vernon, WA is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 14.6% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.