Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $53,230 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $74,330
Employed locally 1,480
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $46,980
    50th (median)
    $53,230
    75th
    $62,840
    90th
    $74,330

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,120
    New Haven, CT $57,730
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,480
    Connecticut $57,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,030
    Office Clerks, General $45,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,350
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Waterbury, CT is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Waterbury, CT is 8.2% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,980.