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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,230
Median Annual Salary
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+3.1% vs 2024
$60,830
Mean Salary
$59,230
Median Salary
$28.48
Hourly Rate
151,870 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California earn a median salary of $59,230 per year ($4,935/month).
This is 17.1% above the national average of $50,589.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 151,870 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.1% 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 California
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California range from $41,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,600 and $70,600.
Median $59,230
P10: $41,600P25: $48,600P75: $70,600P90: $81,990
10th
$41,600
25th
$48,600
Median
$59,230
75th
$70,600
90th
$81,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,600
$20.00
$3,466
25th Percentile
$48,600
$23.37
$4,050
Median (50th)
$59,230
$28.48
$4,935
75th Percentile
$70,600
$33.94
$5,883
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,990
$39.42
$6,832
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,830 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
California ranks #4 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California is $59,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,830.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California range from $41,600 at the 10th percentile to $81,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,600 and $70,600.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in California typically start around $41,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 151,870 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California is approximately $28.48 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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