Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in New Mexico

$21,146 $68,625
10th pct Median: $39,898 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,146
25th Percentile$28,727
50th (Median)$39,898
75th Percentile$55,059
90th (Top Earners)$68,625
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The New Mexico median salary of $39,898 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $43,367 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

New Mexico's lower cost of living (COL index: 92) 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 New Mexico?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Mexico earn a median annual salary of $39,898 per year ($19.18/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $45,860.
Is New Mexico a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
New Mexico pays slightly below the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Cost of living in New Mexico is lower average (COL index: 92).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Mexico?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 92 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $39,898 salary in New Mexico has the purchasing power of approximately $43,367 in Missouri. Lower living costs in New Mexico increase real purchasing power.
How does New Mexico 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 New Mexico

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $289,014
2 Radiologists $269,630
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $266,411
4 Surgeons, All Other $256,232
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $236,536
6 Psychiatrists $217,324
7 Physicians, Pathologists $212,210
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $211,706
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Mexico

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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