Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in California
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in California earn a median of $59,230 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($50,670)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 151,870
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,600; the top 10% earn over $81,990. Nationally the range is $36,000 to $74,550.
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in California
How much do bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks make in California?
The median is $59,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,600 and the top 10% earn over $81,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $50,670). Living costs are not included.