BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks in New York

$59,930 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$28.81 per hour

▲ 11.9% above U.S. average6th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$59,930per year
Median$58,160per year
Hourly$28.81per hour
10th – 90th percentile$39,880 – $81,990per year

Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks Pay Range in New York

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$39,880
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$47,400
  • 50th Percentile — Median$58,160
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$69,330
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$81,990

Half of Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks in New York earn more than $58,160. The top 10% make $81,990 or more, while entry-level workers start around $39,880.

Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks in New York: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New York ranks 6th of 51 states for Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks pay, at $59,930 per year (11.9% above the U.S. average of $53,560).
  • 84,280 people work as Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks in New York — 6.1% of all U.S. Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.98: Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks jobs are less concentrated in New York than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,880; the top 10% earn over $81,990.
  • Hourly equivalent: $28.81 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $67,650.
  • Among business jobs in New York, Personal Financial Advisors pays the most ($210,310).

Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks Job Market in New York

Key factors affecting compensation

New York's key industries are Finance, Technology, Media, and its job market is rated very strong. Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks here earn $59,930 on average, placing the state 6th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.38 (U.S. = 1.00), a New York salary of $59,930 is roughly equivalent to $43,428 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Connecticut ($61,690), California ($60,830), Massachusetts ($60,460) are the closest alternatives for Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks weighing a move.

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

What is the average Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks salary in New York?

The average Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks salary in New York is $59,930 per year (median $58,160), which is 11.9% above the national average of $53,560.

How does New York rank for Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks pay?

New York ranks 6th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($67,650/yr).

How much do entry-level Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks make in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% of Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks in New York earn about $39,880 per year and the 25th percentile is $47,400.

How much do Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks make per hour in New York?

About $28.81 per hour, based on the $59,930 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks work in New York?

BLS counts 84,280 Bookkeeping Accounting and Auditing Clerks jobs in New York (OEWS May 2025).

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