Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $53,050 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $40,270
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 13,020
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,270
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $53,050
    75th
    $61,750
    90th
    $72,800

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 44% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,120
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,480
    California $57,470

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,230
    Customer Service Representatives $47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,070
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $52,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Portland, OR-WA is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Portland, OR-WA is 7.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,270 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.