Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $45,060 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $30,510
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 1,490
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,510
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $51,460
    90th
    $59,990

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 33% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Vallejo, CA $59,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $53,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,560

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,560
    Office Clerks, General$41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,790
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Roanoke, VA is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.4% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,510 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.