Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $42,090 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $58,820
Employed locally 410
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $42,090
    75th
    $50,650
    90th
    $58,820

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 25% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,140
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,700
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $42,990
    Morgantown, WV $42,490
    Charleston, WV $42,160

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$31,660
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,470
    Customer Service Representatives$34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,130
    Tellers$30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Parkersburg, WV is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Parkersburg, WV is 14.5% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.