Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $52,000 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $71,590
Employed locally 640
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $42,300
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $71,590

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 30% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,120
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,450
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,440
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $53,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,660
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,560

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    Office Clerks, General $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Santa Fe, NM is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,300.