Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $58,650 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $80,150
Employed locally 1,800
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $58,650
    75th
    $71,400
    90th
    $80,150

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 39% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Santa Maria, CA is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Santa Maria, CA is 19.2% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.