Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,140 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $62,510
Employed locally 1,810
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $54,930
    90th
    $62,510

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Southwest Maine is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Southwest Maine is 4.2% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.