Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median bookkeeper in Alaska earned $56,430 a year in May 2025[1], 11.4% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Alaska at #8 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $40,000 | $56,430 | $76,800 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Alaska earns $47,270–$64,360; the top tenth earns $76,800 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alaska median that makes about $80,614 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $68,180 | 470 | |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $67,710 | 1,740 | |
| Anchorage, AK | $62,390 | 2,300 |
Fairbanks-College, AK pays the most ($59,320) and Anchorage, AK the least ($54,100): $5,220 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | +3.3% | |
| New York | +3.1% | |
| Alaska | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | -3.0% | |
| Minnesota | -3.2% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Alaska?
The median was $56,430 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,270 to $64,360.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Alaska?
About $80,614 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do bookkeepers earn the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $59,320 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.