Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $52,580 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $73,050
Employed locally 6,360
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $44,520
    50th (median)
    $52,580
    75th
    $61,670
    90th
    $73,050

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,690

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,640
    Customer Service Representatives$45,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,020
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Providence, RI-MA is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Providence, RI-MA is 6.8% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,520.