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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Missouri
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Missouri?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,990
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.1% vs 2024
$50,790
Mean Salary
$47,990
Median Salary
$23.07
Hourly Rate
21,400 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Missouri
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri earn a median salary of $47,990 per year ($3,999/month).
This is 5.1% below the national average of $50,589.
Missouri ranks #36 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 21,400 people work in this occupation across Missouri.
Salaries increased by 2.1% 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 Missouri
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri range from $34,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,220 and $58,140.
Median $47,990
P10: $34,570P25: $40,220P75: $58,140P90: $68,180
10th
$34,570
25th
$40,220
Median
$47,990
75th
$58,140
90th
$68,180
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,570
$16.62
$2,880
25th Percentile
$40,220
$19.34
$3,351
Median (50th)
$47,990
$23.07
$3,999
75th Percentile
$58,140
$27.95
$4,845
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,180
$32.78
$5,681
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,790 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
Missouri ranks #36 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Missouri?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri is $47,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,790.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri range from $34,570 at the 10th percentile to $68,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,220 and $58,140.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Missouri typically start around $34,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,220 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 21,400 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri is approximately $23.07 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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