Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $23.04 an hour ($47,930 a year). About 48,760 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($50,670). North Carolina ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.21 | $33,710 |
| 25% of workers | $19.17 | $39,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.04 | $47,930 |
| 75% of workers | $27.91 | $58,060 |
| 90% of workers | $32.35 | $67,290 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,800 | 11,740 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $50,790 | 2,570 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,200 | 7,550 |
| Asheville | $48,870 | 2,200 |
| Winston-Salem | $48,360 | 2,880 |
| Greenville | $47,670 | 720 |
| Burlington | $47,460 | 600 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $46,990 | 3,440 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $46,140 | 410 |
| Wilmington | $45,730 | 2,300 |
| Goldsboro | $45,700 | 350 |
| Fayetteville | $45,360 | 1,020 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $45,130 | 1,570 |
| Rocky Mount | $44,320 | 590 |
| Jacksonville | $42,910 | 500 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,160 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $42,910 |
| Tellers | $44,830 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $53,550 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,390 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $58,290 |
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