Clerical Accounting Salaries
Accounting clerks provide basic bookkeeping and auditing services for businesses and organizations. Clerical accounting jobs exist at for-profit companies, in nonprofit groups and for governmental departments. Clerical accounting positions usually require only a high school diploma, but an associate's degree is recommended for certain higher-salary positions.
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Salary for Accounting Clerks
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The 1,757,870 accounting clerks nationwide as of 2010 are paid an average of $34,750 annually, or $16.71 per hour.
Range for Clerical Accounting Salaries
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Clerical accounting salaries vary widely. The average salary for clerical accounting jobs in the lowest decile is $21,280 annually or $10.23 per hour. The average salary for clerical accounting jobs in the highest decile is $50,450 or $24.25 per hour.
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Location Effect on Clerical Accounting Salaries
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Clerical accounting salaries differ dramatically by state. The District of Columbia, Connecticut, Alaska, Massachusetts and Maryland are the highest-paying states for clerical accounting positions. Accounting clerks in the District of Columbia, for example, earn an average of $47,100 annually or $22.65 per hour. In the lowest-paying state, South Dakota, accounting clerks earn $26,870 per year or $12.92 hourly.
Additional Salary Factors
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The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers provides the Certified Bookkeeper designation. Designees must pass a series of exams and have direct experience in a clerical accounting position. Obtaining a Certified Bookeeper designation generally results in higher salaries for accounting clerks. Associate's degree programs in accounting from community colleges can also increase the salary for clerical accounting positions.
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