Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Connecticut

$28,681 $93,078
10th pct Median: $54,115 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$28,681
25th Percentile$38,963
50th (Median)$54,115
75th Percentile$74,679
90th (Top Earners)$93,078
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Connecticut median salary of $54,115 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $42,377 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Connecticut's higher cost of living (COL index: 127.7) 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 Connecticut?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Connecticut earn a median annual salary of $54,115 per year ($26.02/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $45,860.
Is Connecticut a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Connecticut pays above the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Connecticut is higher average (COL index: 127.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Connecticut?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 127.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $54,115 salary in Connecticut has the purchasing power of approximately $42,377 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Connecticut reduce real purchasing power.
How does Connecticut 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 Connecticut

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $391,996
2 Radiologists $365,706
3 Surgeons, All Other $347,534
4 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $320,818
5 Psychiatrists $294,762
6 Physicians, Pathologists $287,826
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $287,141
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $282,256
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Connecticut

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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