Utah Median
$49,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#24 of 51
12,650 employed here
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Utah?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks working in Utah earn a median salary of $49,440 per year, or about $23.77 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $50,670 for this occupation.
Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $35,910 while the top 10% make $66,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,600 and $59,670 a year.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in Utah
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,910 | $17.26 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,600 | $20.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,440 | $23.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $59,670 | $28.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $66,580 | $32.01 |
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How Utah compares
Utah ranks 24th 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 $49,560Georgia $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 Utah
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 Utah pay ($49,440) 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 Utah?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Utah is $49,440 per year, or about $23.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,910 at the entry level to $66,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 2% less than the national median of $50,670. Utah ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,440 a year. About 12,650 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.