Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $42,680 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $27,750
90th percentile $58,320
Employed locally 1,280
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,750
    25th
    $32,690
    50th (median)
    $42,680
    75th
    $48,590
    90th
    $58,320

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 46% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $56,730
    Alaska $54,510
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,450
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $54,180

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $30,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,480
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Slidell, LA is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Slidell, LA is 13.3% below 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,750 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,690.