Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in North Carolina

$22,605 $73,358
10th pct Median: $42,650 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$22,605
25th Percentile$30,708
50th (Median)$42,650
75th Percentile$58,857
90th (Top Earners)$73,358
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The North Carolina median salary of $42,650 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $43,924 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

North Carolina's lower cost of living (COL index: 97.1) 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 North Carolina?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina earn a median annual salary of $42,650 per year ($20.50/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $45,860.
Is North Carolina a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
North Carolina pays slightly below the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Cost of living in North Carolina is near the national average (COL index: 97.1).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 97.1 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $42,650 salary in North Carolina has the purchasing power of approximately $43,924 in Missouri. Lower living costs in North Carolina increase real purchasing power.
How does North Carolina 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 North Carolina

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in North Carolina

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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