Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $56,210 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $77,330
Employed locally 850
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $46,790
    50th (median)
    $56,210
    75th
    $65,170
    90th
    $77,330

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Mankato, MN $49,750
    St. Cloud, MN $49,420
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,830
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $48,450

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,080
    Office Clerks, General $48,450
    Customer Service Representatives $47,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,500
    Billing and Posting Clerks $63,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Rochester, MN is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Rochester, MN is 14.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,790.