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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $58,410 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 1,440
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $48,650
    50th (median)
    $58,410
    75th
    $68,180
    90th
    $79,240

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 38% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $38,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Salinas, CA is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 18.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,650.