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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Alabama
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Alabama?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,640
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.1% vs 2024
$44,940
Mean Salary
$44,640
Median Salary
$21.46
Hourly Rate
19,890 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Alabama
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama earn a median salary of $44,640 per year ($3,720/month).
This is 11.8% below the national average of $50,589.
Alabama ranks #48 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 19,890 people work in this occupation across Alabama.
Salaries increased by 5.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Top Skills
Mathematics
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Active Listening
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Writing
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.18
Administrative
3.89
Mathematics
3.82
English Language
3.36
Economics and Accounting
3.35
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(40.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama range from $30,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,390 and $50,680.
Median $44,640
P10: $30,460P25: $36,390P75: $50,680P90: $60,250
10th
$30,460
25th
$36,390
Median
$44,640
75th
$50,680
90th
$60,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,460
$14.64
$2,538
25th Percentile
$36,390
$17.50
$3,032
Median (50th)
$44,640
$21.46
$3,720
75th Percentile
$50,680
$24.37
$4,223
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,250
$28.97
$5,020
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,940 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#48
Alabama ranks #48 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Alabama?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama is $44,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,940.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama range from $30,460 at the 10th percentile to $60,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,390 and $50,680.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Alabama typically start around $30,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 19,890 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alabama is approximately $21.46 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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