Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Alaska

$27,222 $88,344
10th pct Median: $51,363 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$27,222
25th Percentile$36,981
50th (Median)$51,363
75th Percentile$70,881
90th (Top Earners)$88,344
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Alaska median salary of $51,363 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $40,411 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Alaska's higher cost of living (COL index: 127.1) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Alaska?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alaska earn a median annual salary of $51,363 per year ($24.69/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $45,860.
Is Alaska a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Alaska pays above the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Alaska is higher average (COL index: 127.1).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alaska?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 127.1 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $51,363 salary in Alaska has the purchasing power of approximately $40,411 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Alaska reduce real purchasing power.
How does Alaska compare to neighboring states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Alaska

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $372,064
2 Radiologists $347,110
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $342,966
4 Neurologists $331,072
5 Surgeons, All Other $329,862
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $304,506
7 Psychiatrists $279,774
8 Physicians, Pathologists $273,190
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Alaska

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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