Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Tennessee
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Tennessee earn an average of $50,230 a year. That is $3,330 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $53,560. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $53,720.
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Average pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,560 | $25.75 |
| Tennessee | $50,230 | $24.15 |
| Virginia | $53,740 | $25.84 |
| Georgia | $51,270 | $24.65 |
| Missouri | $50,790 | $24.42 |
| North Carolina | $49,780 | $23.93 |
| Kentucky | $48,190 | $23.17 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47,430
- Tellers$37,700
- Bill and Account Collectors$43,550
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54,220
- Procurement Clerks$43,270
- Customer Service Representatives$44,300
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks make in Tennessee?
The average is $50,230 a year, and the median is $48,180. That is $3,330 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $53,560.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$24.15 an hour on average; the median is $23.16.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($53,720), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($50,490). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($43,470).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.