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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Kentucky
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Kentucky?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$48,190
Mean Salary
$46,550
Median Salary
$22.38
Hourly Rate
23,480 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Kentucky
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky earn a median salary of $46,550 per year ($3,879/month).
This is 8.0% below the national average of $50,589.
Kentucky ranks #44 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 23,480 people work in this occupation across Kentucky.
Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 Kentucky
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky range from $30,090 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,450 and $56,610.
Median $46,550
P10: $30,090P25: $37,450P75: $56,610P90: $66,930
10th
$30,090
25th
$37,450
Median
$46,550
75th
$56,610
90th
$66,930
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,090
$14.47
$2,507
25th Percentile
$37,450
$18.00
$3,120
Median (50th)
$46,550
$22.38
$3,879
75th Percentile
$56,610
$27.22
$4,717
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,930
$32.18
$5,577
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#44
Kentucky ranks #44 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Kentucky?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky is $46,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,190.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky range from $30,090 at the 10th percentile to $66,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,450 and $56,610.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Kentucky typically start around $30,090 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 23,480 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kentucky is approximately $22.38 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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