Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,210 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $32,410
90th percentile $62,370
Employed locally 1,310
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,410
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $45,210
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $62,370

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500
    Tellers $36,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,410 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.