Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $22.38 an hour ($46,550 a year). About 23,480 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($50,670). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.47 | $30,090 |
| 25% of workers | $18.01 | $37,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| 75% of workers | $27.22 | $56,610 |
| 90% of workers | $32.18 | $66,930 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $48,000 | 3,120 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,990 | 7,730 |
| Owensboro | $46,430 | 560 |
| Paducah | $46,310 | 610 |
| Bowling Green | $44,160 | 900 |
| Elizabethtown | $43,830 | 560 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.6% over ten years, declining · about 144,100 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Tellers | $37,210 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $45,590 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,330 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $52,890 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,610 |
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