Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $47,370 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $35,160
90th percentile $64,340
Employed locally 2,630
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,160
    25th
    $40,310
    50th (median)
    $47,370
    75th
    $57,050
    90th
    $64,340

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 30% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,740
    Flagstaff, AZ $48,450
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,910
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,500
    Yuma, AZ $44,800

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,830
    Customer Service Representatives $37,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tucson, AZ is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,160 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,310.