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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,440
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$50,860
Mean Salary
$48,440
Median Salary
$23.29
Hourly Rate
48,920 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $48,440 per year ($4,036/month).
This is 4.2% below the national average of $50,589.
Pennsylvania ranks #31 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 48,920 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 2.2% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania range from $34,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,570 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,840 and $58,910.
Median $48,440
P10: $34,960P25: $41,840P75: $58,910P90: $69,570
10th
$34,960
25th
$41,840
Median
$48,440
75th
$58,910
90th
$69,570
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,960
$16.81
$2,913
25th Percentile
$41,840
$20.12
$3,486
Median (50th)
$48,440
$23.29
$4,036
75th Percentile
$58,910
$28.32
$4,909
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,570
$33.45
$5,797
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#31
Pennsylvania ranks #31 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania is $48,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,860.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania range from $34,960 at the 10th percentile to $69,570 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,840 and $58,910.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $34,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 48,920 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania is approximately $23.29 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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