Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $57,580 +17% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $76,570
Employed locally 1,160
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $64,380
    90th
    $76,570

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 17% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.