Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in New Jersey
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in New Jersey earn an average of $59,120 a year. That is $5,560 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $53,560. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $62,710.
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Average pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,560 | $25.75 |
| New Jersey | $59,120 | $28.43 |
| New York | $59,930 | $28.81 |
| Delaware | $53,880 | $25.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,860 | $24.45 |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53,660
- Tellers$46,800
- Bill and Account Collectors$56,010
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62,510
- Procurement Clerks$56,780
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58,150
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks make in New Jersey?
The average is $59,120 a year, and the median is $58,300. That is $5,560 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $53,560.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$28.43 an hour on average; the median is $28.03.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($62,710), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($58,750). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($50,760).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.