New York Median
$58,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#7 of 51
84,280 employed here
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in New York?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New York take home a median of $58,160 annually — roughly $27.96 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $50,670.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $39,880 while the top 10% make $81,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,400 and $69,330 a year.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,880 | $19.17 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,400 | $22.79 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $58,160 | $27.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $69,330 | $33.33 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,990 | $39.42 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 7th 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 $58,300Alaska $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 $47,820Kansas $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 New York
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 New York pay ($58,160) 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 New York?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in New York is $58,160 per year, or about $27.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,880 at the entry level to $81,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 15% more than the national median of $50,670. New York ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $58,160 a year. About 84,280 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.