Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $45,680 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 470
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $54,840
    90th
    $66,560

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Minnesota $52,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,290
    Midland, TX $50,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $49,980
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,570

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,880
    Customer Service Representatives $40,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,380
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,410
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Muskegon, MI is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Muskegon, MI is 7.2% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.