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How to become bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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Median annual pay
$50,670
25th–75th pct. $43,520–$61,470
Top pay (est.)
$96,900
Top 10% $74,550
Pay in 5 years
$54,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$58,800est.
$50,600–$68,300
Outlook score
30/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
84%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.6%
144K openings / yr

How to become bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

Typical education
Some college, no degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Key skills

Active Listening
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Mathematics
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.2
Active Learning
3.1
Speaking
3.1
Writing
3.1
Service Orientation
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Mathematics
3.6
Economics and Accounting
3.3
English Language
3.2
Education and Training
2.7
Administration and Management
2.4

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsGetting InformationProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeWorking with ComputersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionNumber FacilityWritten ComprehensionMathematical ReasoningOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
41%
Post-secondary certificate
21%
Bachelor's degree
12%
Associate's degree
9%
Master's degree
7%
Less than high school
6%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
39%
3–6 months
20%
6–12 months
13%
1–3 months
12%
None / short demo
10%
4–10 years
7%

Related work experience

4–6 years
24%
2–4 years
22%
1–2 years
21%
6–12 months
13%
3–6 months
7%
1–3 months
6%
Up to 1 month
4%
None
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.