Arizona Median
$50,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#18 of 51
22,690 employed here
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Arizona?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Arizona take home a median of $50,590 annually — roughly $24.32 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $50,670.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $37,440 while the top 10% make $68,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,980 and $59,550 a year.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,440 | $18.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,980 | $21.63 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,590 | $24.32 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $59,550 | $28.63 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,170 | $32.77 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $65,180Connecticut $59,970Massachusetts $59,830California $59,230Washington $58,620New Jersey $58,300New York $58,160Alaska $56,430Vermont $54,720Minnesota $54,600Oregon $54,060Colorado $54,000Maryland $53,540Rhode Island $53,280New Hampshire $52,450Delaware $51,780Virginia $51,620Maine $50,510Nevada $50,380Wisconsin $50,340North Dakota $49,710Illinois $49,560Utah $49,440Georgia $49,350Florida $49,330Michigan $48,980Texas $48,910Ohio $48,810Hawaii $48,730Pennsylvania $48,440Idaho $48,310Iowa $48,180Tennessee $48,180New Mexico $48,080Missouri $47,990South Carolina $47,940North Carolina $47,930Wyoming $47,910Indiana $47,820Kansas $47,290Montana $47,270Nebraska $47,110Kentucky $46,550South Dakota $46,340Oklahoma $46,180Louisiana $44,890Alabama $44,640West Virginia $42,890Arkansas $42,840Mississippi $42,840
Working as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Arizona
Nationally, about 1,374,000 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($50,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Arizona?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Arizona is $50,590 per year, or about $24.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,440 at the entry level to $68,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 0% more than the national median of $50,670. Arizona ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $50,590 a year. About 22,690 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.