Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $48,990 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $69,290
Employed locally 7,440
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $69,290

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,690
    Anchorage, AK $54,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,050
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $52,640
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,580

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,020
    Office Clerks, General$39,810
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,170
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Raleigh, NC is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.