Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $46,300 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $25,340
90th percentile $61,660
Employed locally 1,380
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,340
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $55,470
    90th
    $61,660

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $56,400
    Fairbanks-College, AK $56,100
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,310
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,490
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $48,450
    Jacksonville, FL $46,940

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,140
    Customer Service Representatives$39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,710
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$48,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Topeka, KS is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Topeka, KS is 5.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,340 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.