Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Mississippi

$19,688 $63,893
10th pct Median: $37,147 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$19,688
25th Percentile$26,746
50th (Median)$37,147
75th Percentile$51,263
90th (Top Earners)$63,893
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Mississippi median salary of $37,147 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $43,702 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Mississippi's lower cost of living (COL index: 85) 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 Mississippi?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi earn a median annual salary of $37,147 per year ($17.86/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $45,860.
Is Mississippi a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Mississippi pays slightly below the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Cost of living in Mississippi is lower average (COL index: 85).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 85 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $37,147 salary in Mississippi has the purchasing power of approximately $43,702 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Mississippi increase real purchasing power.
How does Mississippi 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 Mississippi

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $269,082
2 Radiologists $251,035
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $248,038
4 Neurologists $239,436
5 Surgeons, All Other $238,561
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $220,223
7 Psychiatrists $202,336
8 Physicians, Pathologists $197,575
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Mississippi

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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