Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $51,700 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $73,490
Employed locally 2,230
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $51,700
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $73,490

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 32% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,120
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,480
    California $57,470

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    Customer Service Representatives$46,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Salem, OR is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Salem, OR is 5.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.