Kansas Median
$47,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#41 of 51
15,380 employed here
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Kansas?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kansas take home a median of $47,290 annually — roughly $22.74 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $50,670.
Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $32,130 while the top 10% make $64,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,310 and $56,480 a year.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in Kansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,130 | $15.45 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,310 | $18.90 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,290 | $22.74 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,480 | $27.15 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,130 | $30.83 |
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How Kansas compares
Kansas ranks 41st 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 $51,620Arizona $50,590Maine $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 $47,820Montana $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 Kansas
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 Kansas pay ($47,290) 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 Kansas?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Kansas is $47,290 per year, or about $22.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,130 at the entry level to $64,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 7% less than the national median of $50,670. Kansas ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,290 a year. About 15,380 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in Kansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), 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.