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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,300
Median Annual Salary
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+2.8% vs 2024
$59,120
Mean Salary
$58,300
Median Salary
$28.03
Hourly Rate
37,550 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey earn a median salary of $58,300 per year ($4,858/month).
This is 15.2% above the national average of $50,589.
New Jersey ranks #6 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 37,550 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries increased by 2.8% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey range from $41,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,400 and $67,270.
Median $58,300
P10: $41,000P25: $48,400P75: $67,270P90: $78,910
10th
$41,000
25th
$48,400
Median
$58,300
75th
$67,270
90th
$78,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,000
$19.71
$3,416
25th Percentile
$48,400
$23.27
$4,033
Median (50th)
$58,300
$28.03
$4,858
75th Percentile
$67,270
$32.34
$5,605
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,910
$37.94
$6,575
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
New Jersey ranks #6 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey is $58,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,120.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey range from $41,000 at the 10th percentile to $78,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,400 and $67,270.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in New Jersey typically start around $41,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 37,550 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey is approximately $28.03 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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