Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $41,870 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.13
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $57,290
Employed locally 890
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $41,870
    75th
    $50,190
    90th
    $57,290

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950
    Vallejo, CA $59,440
    Salinas, CA $58,410
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,300
    Office Clerks, General$31,520
    Customer Service Representatives$36,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,680
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tuscaloosa, AL is $20.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 14.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.