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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Mississippi
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Mississippi?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,840
Median Annual Salary
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+6.9% vs 2024
$44,480
Mean Salary
$42,840
Median Salary
$20.60
Hourly Rate
12,160 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Mississippi
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi earn a median salary of $42,840 per year ($3,570/month).
This is 15.3% below the national average of $50,589.
Mississippi ranks #50 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 12,160 people work in this occupation across Mississippi.
Salaries increased by 6.9% 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 Mississippi
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi range from $28,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,890 and $51,080.
Median $42,840
P10: $28,210P25: $34,890P75: $51,080P90: $62,390
10th
$28,210
25th
$34,890
Median
$42,840
75th
$51,080
90th
$62,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,210
$13.56
$2,350
25th Percentile
$34,890
$16.77
$2,907
Median (50th)
$42,840
$20.60
$3,570
75th Percentile
$51,080
$24.56
$4,256
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,390
$30.00
$5,199
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,480 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#50
Mississippi ranks #50 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Mississippi?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi is $42,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,480.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi range from $28,210 at the 10th percentile to $62,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,890 and $51,080.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Mississippi typically start around $28,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,160 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi is approximately $20.60 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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