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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$49,780
- Louisville$49,660
- Paducah$48,740
- Owensboro$48,150
- Bowling Green$46,300
- Elizabethtown$45,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $49,780 | $48,000 | $39,410 | $39,185 | 93 |
| Louisville | $49,660 | $47,990 | $39,210 | $39,369 | 93 |
| Paducah | $48,740 | $46,310 | $38,020 | $38,779 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $48,150 | $46,430 | $38,090 | $38,444 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $46,300 | $44,160 | $36,840 | $36,953 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $45,870 | $43,830 | $36,730 | $36,654 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in other states
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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