Accounting Assistant Salary

2026 Salary Overview

The median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks was $49,210 in May 2025. This represents the middle point where half of workers earned more and half earned less. Actual salaries can vary significantly based on location, experience, education, and the specific industry.

Education and Training Requirements

Typical Entry-Level Education: Some college, no degree
Work Experience: None required
On-the-job Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Entry requirements vary for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Some employers require or prefer that workers have taken college courses or have a degree in accounting or a related field. Others may hire workers who have a high school diploma and provide on-the-job training.

Job Outlook (2026-2036)

Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is projected to decline 5 percent from 2025 to 2035, with an estimated decrease of 83,900 jobs. This decline is primarily due to technological advances that automate many routine tasks.

Despite declining employment, about 174,900 openings for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. These openings will primarily result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or retire.

As of 2025, there were approximately 1,663,800 jobs in this occupation across the United States.

Work Environment

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks usually work in an office setting. Most work full time in a traditional business environment, though remote work opportunities have increased in recent years.

Salary Trends Over Time

The chart below shows how accounting assistant salaries have changed over the years, from 2015 to 2026. You can select a specific state to see localized trends or view the national average.

Salary by State

The following table shows accounting assistant salary data by state, including the lowest 10%, median, highest 10%, and average salaries.