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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,160
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.1% vs 2024
$59,930
Mean Salary
$58,160
Median Salary
$27.96
Hourly Rate
84,280 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York earn a median salary of $58,160 per year ($4,846/month).
This is 15.0% above the national average of $50,589.
New York ranks #7 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 84,280 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 4.1% 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 New York
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York range from $39,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,400 and $69,330.
Median $58,160
P10: $39,880P25: $47,400P75: $69,330P90: $81,990
10th
$39,880
25th
$47,400
Median
$58,160
75th
$69,330
90th
$81,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,880
$19.17
$3,323
25th Percentile
$47,400
$22.79
$3,950
Median (50th)
$58,160
$27.96
$4,846
75th Percentile
$69,330
$33.33
$5,777
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,990
$39.42
$6,832
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
New York ranks #7 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in New York?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York is $58,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,930.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York range from $39,880 at the 10th percentile to $81,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,400 and $69,330.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in New York typically start around $39,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 84,280 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York is approximately $27.96 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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