Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $47,130 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 640
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $55,240
    90th
    $64,680

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,940
    California $57,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,010
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $54,130

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$40,520
    Office Clerks, General$42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Waterloo, IA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Waterloo, IA is 4.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.