Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $45,920 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $58,750
Employed locally 960
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $40,030
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $48,610
    90th
    $58,750

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 41% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Minnesota $52,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,290
    Midland, TX $50,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $49,980
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,570

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,530
    Customer Service Representatives$38,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,050
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Traverse City, MI is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Traverse City, MI is 6.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,030.