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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,180
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$50,230
Mean Salary
$48,180
Median Salary
$23.16
Hourly Rate
37,680 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Tennessee
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee earn a median salary of $48,180 per year ($4,015/month).
This is 4.8% below the national average of $50,589.
Tennessee ranks #33 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 37,680 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries increased by 3.5% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee range from $35,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,330 and $58,460.
Median $48,180
P10: $35,000P25: $40,330P75: $58,460P90: $67,730
10th
$35,000
25th
$40,330
Median
$48,180
75th
$58,460
90th
$67,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,000
$16.83
$2,916
25th Percentile
$40,330
$19.39
$3,360
Median (50th)
$48,180
$23.16
$4,015
75th Percentile
$58,460
$28.11
$4,871
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,730
$32.56
$5,644
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,230 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#33
Tennessee ranks #33 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee is $48,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,230.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee range from $35,000 at the 10th percentile to $67,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,330 and $58,460.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Tennessee typically start around $35,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,330 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 37,680 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee is approximately $23.16 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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