Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $46,010 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $30,910
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 1,550
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,910
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $46,010
    75th
    $51,990
    90th
    $61,360

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,670
    Customer Service Representatives$43,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56,570
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,210
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Northwest Iowa is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Northwest Iowa is 6.5% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,910 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.