📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Very High Demand

Average
$69,126
per year
Median
$64,298
per year
Hourly
$33.23
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$47,357
25th Percentile — Junior$59,115
50th Percentile — Median$64,298
75th Percentile — Senior$85,570
90th Percentile — Top Earners$94,950
💡 Top-earning Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerkss in California make up to $94,950 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$58.2k
2021
$60.2k
2022
$62.3k
2023
$64.5k
2024
$66.8k
2025
$69.1k
2026
📈 Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $107,145 +55.0% Very High
San Diego $102,306 +48.0% Very High
San Jose $118,897 +72.0% Very High
San Francisco $127,883 +85.0% Very High
Fresno $74,656 +8.0% Very High
Sacramento $84,334 +22.0% Very High
Long Beach $100,233 +45.0% Very High
Bakersfield $74,656 +8.0% Very High
Anaheim $98,159 +42.0% Very High
Santa Ana $96,776 +40.0% Very High
Riverside $88,481 +28.0% Very High
Stockton $81,569 +18.0% Very High
Irvine $107,145 +55.0% Very High
San Bernardino $81,569 +18.0% Very High
Modesto $77,421 +12.0% Very High
Fontana $84,334 +22.0% Very High
Moreno Valley $79,495 +15.0% Very High
Glendale $102,306 +48.0% Very High
Fremont $110,602 +60.0% Very High
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Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerkss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $69,126 per year, California's Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $47,357–$59,115, while experienced Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerkss can command $85,570–$94,950.

Looking ahead, the Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks profession in California is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks salary in California is $69,126 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $48,680.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerkss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks employment.
  • At $69,126/year, California Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $48,680/year.