Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,550 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $63,590
Employed locally 1,190
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $39,030
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $54,720
    90th
    $63,590

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,860
    Customer Service Representatives $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Southern Michigan is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Southern Michigan is 7.4% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,030.