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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $64,340 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.93
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $95,070
Employed locally 7,750
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $55,880
    50th (median)
    $64,340
    75th
    $77,660
    90th
    $95,070

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 41% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 59% 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
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $67,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in San Jose, CA is $30.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 30.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,880.