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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,480 +31% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $95,210
Employed locally 17,670
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $56,190
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $78,240
    90th
    $95,210

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$55,790
    Customer Service Representatives$56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$83,020
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,090
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$101,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 31% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,190.