Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $51,940 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.97
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $74,650
Employed locally 13,210
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $44,720
    50th (median)
    $51,940
    75th
    $61,920
    90th
    $74,650

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,150
    Customer Service Representatives$45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,290
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Riverside, CA is $24.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Riverside, CA is 5.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,720.