Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Missouri (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$47,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#36 of 51
21,400 employed here

How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Missouri?

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks working in Missouri earn a median salary of $47,990 per year, or about $23.07 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $50,670 for this occupation.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $34,570 while the top 10% make $68,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,220 and $58,140 a year.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,570$16.62
25th percentile (early career)$40,220$19.34
50th percentile (median)$47,990$23.07
75th percentile (experienced)$58,140$27.95
90th percentile (top earners)$68,180$32.78

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$65,180
2Connecticut$59,970
3Massachusetts$59,830
4California$59,230
5Washington$58,620

Working as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($47,990) 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 Missouri?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Missouri is $47,990 per year, or about $23.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,570 at the entry level to $68,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 5% less than the national median of $50,670. Missouri ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,990 a year. About 21,400 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.