Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,620 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $68,170
Employed locally 1,610
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $48,620
    75th
    $58,360
    90th
    $68,170

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,570
    Customer Service Representatives $45,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,230
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Southeast Minnesota is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.2% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.