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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,270
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.7% vs 2024
$48,870
Mean Salary
$47,270
Median Salary
$22.73
Hourly Rate
6,980 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana earn a median salary of $47,270 per year ($3,939/month).
This is 6.6% below the national average of $50,589.
Montana ranks #42 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 6,980 people work in this occupation across Montana.
Salaries increased by 3.7% 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 Montana
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana range from $34,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,980 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,510 and $55,790.
Median $47,270
P10: $34,270P25: $40,510P75: $55,790P90: $63,980
10th
$34,270
25th
$40,510
Median
$47,270
75th
$55,790
90th
$63,980
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,270
$16.48
$2,855
25th Percentile
$40,510
$19.48
$3,375
Median (50th)
$47,270
$22.73
$3,939
75th Percentile
$55,790
$26.82
$4,649
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,980
$30.76
$5,331
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,870 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#42
Montana ranks #42 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Montana?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana is $47,270 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,870.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana range from $34,270 at the 10th percentile to $63,980 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,510 and $55,790.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Montana typically start around $34,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,980 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Montana is approximately $22.73 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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