Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $55,420 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.65
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $76,430
Employed locally 2,200
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $63,510
    90th
    $76,430

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,170
    Customer Service Representatives $47,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,340
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Stockton, CA is $26.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Stockton, CA is 12.6% above 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.