Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Pennsylvania

$24,549 $79,669
10th pct Median: $46,319 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,549
25th Percentile$33,350
50th (Median)$46,319
75th Percentile$63,920
90th (Top Earners)$79,669
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Pennsylvania median salary of $46,319 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $45,545 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Pennsylvania's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.7) 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 Pennsylvania?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania earn a median annual salary of $46,319 per year ($22.27/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $45,860.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Pennsylvania pays above the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Pennsylvania is near the national average (COL index: 101.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $46,319 salary in Pennsylvania has the purchasing power of approximately $45,545 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Pennsylvania reduce real purchasing power.
How does Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $335,522
2 Radiologists $313,019
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $309,282
4 Neurologists $298,556
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $274,599
6 Psychiatrists $252,296
7 Physicians, Pathologists $246,359
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $245,773
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Pennsylvania

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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