Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $44,470 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 1,430
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $44,470
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $60,310

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $56,390
    Modesto, CA $53,140
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $52,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,560
    Vermont $51,510

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,940
    Office Clerks, General $38,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,530
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Springfield, MO is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Springfield, MO is 9.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.