DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 3,392 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 1,455,770 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Ventures Inc | $74,000 | 12 | +50.4% |
| 2 | KEITH D CRONIN | $52,000 | 6 | +5.7% |
| 3 | AMNA PARYANI CPA PC | $52,000 | 5 | +5.7% |
| 4 | DONSINO ENTERPRISES LLC | $47,000 | 6 | -4.5% |
| 5 | KIM LEE CPAS LLP | $44,814 | 5 | -8.9% |
| 6 | Inprocess Inc | $44,500 | 31 | -9.6% |
| 7 | VERDI CONSULTING, INC. | $40,000 | 5 | -18.7% |
| 8 | NS IT Solutions, LLC | $40,000 | 5 | -18.7% |
| 9 | DIYA CARE | $39,000 | 5 | -20.8% |
| 10 | CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION | $39,000 | 5 | -20.8% |
| 11 | LUX DENTAL INC | $38,948 | 5 | -20.9% |
| 12 | LAW OFFICES OF D.ROBERT JONES PLLC | $38,000 | 5 | -22.8% |
| 13 | Grand SK Corp | $37,500 | 6 | -23.8% |
| 14 | FFD NATIONAL, LLC | $35,000 | 5 | -28.9% |
| 15 | Star Marianas Air | $29,598 | 12 | -39.9% |
| 16 | SOFT TECH SOURCE | $28,000 | 7 | -43.1% |
| 17 | Modne Inc | $27,290 | 8 | -44.5% |
| 18 | MUTOMBO INTERNATIONAL INC | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| 19 | Residencia Permanente USA CORP | N/A | 8 | N/A |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $44,912 | +11% | 28 | 27 |
| Babylon, NY | $44,720 | +10.5% | 17 | 1 |
| Irvine, CA | $43,576 | +7.7% | 13 | 13 |
| Garden Grove, CA | $43,576 | +7.7% | 10 | 10 |
| Glendale, CA | $41,995 | +3.8% | 13 | 13 |
| Miami, FL | $41,727 | +3.1% | 60 | 56 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,830 | +0.9% | 24 | 22 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,800 | +0.8% | 12 | 12 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,477 | 0% | 128 | 124 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,249 | -0.6% | 10 | 6 |
| New York, NY | $40,000 | -1.2% | 57 | 46 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,210 | -5.6% | 23 | 20 |
| Houston, TX | $38,000 | -6.1% | 23 | 19 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $50,500 | -2.1% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $44,824 | -2.9% | 130 |
| Washington | $43,000 | -24% | 23 |
| New York | $42,997 | -23.1% | 144 |
| Maryland | $42,300 | -21.8% | 28 |
| New Jersey | $42,000 | -26% | 43 |
| Kansas | $41,600 | -9.4% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $41,600 | -27.2% | 55 |
| Wisconsin | $41,226 | -15.6% | 2 |
| California | $40,830 | -29% | 401 |
| Alabama | $40,779 | -4% | 12 |
| Alaska | $40,560 | -25.6% | 2 |
| Illinois | $40,560 | -17% | 74 |
| Georgia | $40,477 | -14.8% | 32 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,999 | -15.6% | 10 |
| Ohio | $39,534 | -16.7% | 18 |
| Florida | $38,251 | -20.3% | 231 |
| Tennessee | $38,043 | -18.3% | 8 |
| Texas | $38,000 | -21.2% | 66 |
| Arkansas | $37,500 | -6.4% | 8 |
| Arizona | $37,398 | -23.7% | 7 |
| Virginia | $37,397 | -23.2% | 38 |
| Michigan | $36,670 | -23.1% | 17 |
| Indiana | $35,651 | -24% | 7 |
| Missouri | $35,110 | -25.3% | 6 |
| Minnesota | $35,000 | -33.1% | 5 |
| District of Columbia | $35,000 | -44% | 9 |
| Connecticut | $35,000 | -38.9% | 3 |
| Iowa | $33,280 | -29.4% | 3 |
| North Carolina | $32,500 | -30.3% | 5 |
| Nevada | $32,198 | -35% | 7 |
| Rhode Island | $32,000 | -40.4% | 1 |
| Colorado | $30,909 | -42.9% | 12 |
| South Carolina | $30,274 | -34.6% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $30,000 | -32.6% | 5 |
| Kentucky | $29,266 | -35.3% | 2 |
| Oregon | $29,120 | -42% | 1 |
| Idaho | $27,976 | -40.1% | 2 |
| Utah | $27,331 | -43.3% | 13 |
| Mississippi | $25,605 | -36.1% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions, 10% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 66% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Inprocess Inc | Not specified | $44,500 |
| Star Marianas Air | High School | $29,598 |
| Reliable Ventures Inc | Associate's | $74,000 |
| Residencia Permanente USA CORP | Not specified | N/A |
| Modne Inc | High School | $27,290 |
| SOFT TECH SOURCE | Not specified | $28,000 |
| Grand SK Corp | Not specified | $37,500 |
| KEITH D CRONIN | Not specified | $52,000 |
| DONSINO ENTERPRISES LLC | Associate's | $47,000 |
| LUX DENTAL INC | Not specified | $38,948 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is Wholesale Trade at $42,258. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Educational Services at $37,657.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 3,392 DOL filings, the median salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is $40,477, ranging from $35,000 to $44,803.
The 90th percentile salary is $72,660 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $44,912.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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