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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$48,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#29 of 51
45,140 employed here

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

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks working in Ohio earn a median salary of $48,810 per year, or about $23.47 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $50,670 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $36,110 while the top 10% make $67,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,360 and $58,720 a year.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,110$17.36
25th percentile (early career)$42,360$20.37
50th percentile (median)$48,810$23.47
75th percentile (experienced)$58,720$28.23
90th percentile (top earners)$67,330$32.37

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 29th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($48,810) 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 Ohio?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Ohio is $48,810 per year, or about $23.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,110 at the entry level to $67,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 4% less than the national median of $50,670. Ohio ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,810 a year. About 45,140 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.