Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $46,610 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $33,550
90th percentile $63,640
Employed locally 1,090
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,550
    25th
    $39,390
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $55,930
    90th
    $63,640

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 30% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,280
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,050

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,960
    Customer Service Representatives$40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Rockford, IL is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Rockford, IL is 5.3% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,550 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,390.