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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in California

In California, bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks earn a median of $57,470 per year.

Median (California)
$57,470
Bottom 10%
$40,020
Top 10%
$80,730
Employed in California
154,980

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks earn a median of $57,470 — 17% above the national median of $49,210. Locally the range runs $40,020 to $80,730. About 154,980 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 54 states for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $62,470) by 9%. State employment of about 154,980 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$49,210
US bottom 10%
$34,600
US top 10%
$72,660

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning

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