Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,720 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $61,500
Employed locally 1,400
National median $49,210

Compare Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwestern Pennsylvania stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
in
Southwestern Pennsylvania
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $53,110
    90th
    $61,500

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,510
    Customer Service Representatives $37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,120
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 11.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.