Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $23.05 an hour ($47,940 a year). About 19,980 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($50,670). South Carolina ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.05 | $33,370 |
| 25% of workers | $19.14 | $39,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| 75% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| 90% of workers | $33.11 | $68,870 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $50,400 | 3,350 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $50,250 | 850 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $49,600 | 3,770 |
| Spartanburg | $48,480 | 1,150 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $46,790 | 1,370 |
| Columbia | $46,690 | 3,260 |
| Florence | $45,300 | 730 |
| Sumter | $43,810 | 280 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $45,250 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $43,140 |
| Tellers | $42,280 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $52,240 |
| Procurement Clerks | $49,810 |
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