Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Arkansas

$20,417 $66,258
10th pct Median: $38,522 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$20,417
25th Percentile$27,736
50th (Median)$38,522
75th Percentile$53,160
90th (Top Earners)$66,258
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arkansas median salary of $38,522 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $43,676 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arkansas's lower cost of living (COL index: 88.2) means your salary goes further than in higher-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 Arkansas?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Arkansas earn a median annual salary of $38,522 per year ($18.52/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $45,860.
Is Arkansas a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Arkansas pays slightly below the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Cost of living in Arkansas is lower average (COL index: 88.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Arkansas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 88.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $38,522 salary in Arkansas has the purchasing power of approximately $43,676 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Arkansas increase real purchasing power.
How does Arkansas 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 Arkansas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $279,048
2 Radiologists $260,333
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $257,225
4 Neurologists $248,304
5 Surgeons, All Other $247,397
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $228,379
7 Psychiatrists $209,830
8 Physicians, Pathologists $204,893
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Arkansas

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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