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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,930
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.8% vs 2024
$49,780
Mean Salary
$47,930
Median Salary
$23.04
Hourly Rate
48,760 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina earn a median salary of $47,930 per year ($3,994/month).
This is 5.3% below the national average of $50,589.
North Carolina ranks #38 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 48,760 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina range from $33,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,870 and $58,060.
Median $47,930
P10: $33,710P25: $39,870P75: $58,060P90: $67,290
10th
$33,710
25th
$39,870
Median
$47,930
75th
$58,060
90th
$67,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,710
$16.21
$2,809
25th Percentile
$39,870
$19.17
$3,322
Median (50th)
$47,930
$23.04
$3,994
75th Percentile
$58,060
$27.91
$4,838
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,290
$32.35
$5,607
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
North Carolina ranks #38 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina is $47,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,780.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina range from $33,710 at the 10th percentile to $67,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,870 and $58,060.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in North Carolina typically start around $33,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,870 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 48,760 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina is approximately $23.04 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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