Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks wage levels in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks job reaches Level III at $59,946 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 43-3031 · OEWS area 47900 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$44,450$21.37
Level II2$52,208$25.10
Level III3$59,946$28.82
Level IV4$67,704$32.55

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $60,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $67,704 (+$7,704). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

What this occupation covers

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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