Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $57,730 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.75
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 2,430
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $57,730
    75th
    $66,820
    90th
    $80,870

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 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
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,120
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,480
    Connecticut $57,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $53,230

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $62,600
    Office Clerks, General $45,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,960
    Customer Service Representatives $47,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,380
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Haven, CT is $27.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in New Haven, CT is 17.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.