Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $56,730 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $79,920
Employed locally 12,510
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $56,730
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $79,920

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 45% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in San Diego, CA is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in San Diego, CA is 15.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.