Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $23.16 an hour ($48,180 a year). About 37,680 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($50,670). Tennessee ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.83 | $35,000 |
| 25% of workers | $19.39 | $40,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.16 | $48,180 |
| 75% of workers | $28.11 | $58,460 |
| 90% of workers | $32.56 | $67,730 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $50,810 | 13,790 |
| Memphis | $48,400 | 6,320 |
| Knoxville | $47,320 | 4,510 |
| Chattanooga | $46,920 | 2,920 |
| Clarksville | $46,280 | 1,000 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $45,670 | 1,170 |
| Jackson | $45,240 | 800 |
| Morristown | $44,040 | 420 |
| Cleveland | $43,660 | 400 |
| Johnson City | $40,700 | 870 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,330 |
| Tellers | $36,750 |
| Procurement Clerks | $38,710 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $40,920 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $51,780 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $47,060 |
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