Bookkeeper salary in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque pays bookkeepers more than New Mexico as a whole but less than the country. The median is $49,660 a year1: 3.3% above the New Mexico statewide median of $48,080 and 2.0% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #148 of 521. It is the largest market for the job in New Mexico: about 3,440 people, 44% of the New Mexico total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Albuquerque, NM. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Albuquerque against New Mexico and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,250 | $49,660 | $72,700 | |
| New Mexico | $35,660 | $48,080 | $70,890 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Albuquerque earns $42,590–$59,270. The top tenth earns $72,700 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,680 wide, against $18,110 across New Mexico and $17,950 nationally: employers in Albuquerque pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,250 | $3,104 | $17.91 | $48,065 |
| 25th percentile | $42,590 | $3,549 | $20.48 | $54,955 |
| Median | $49,660 | $4,138 | $23.88 | $64,077 |
| 75th percentile | $59,270 | $4,939 | $28.50 | $76,477 |
| 90th percentile | $72,700 | $6,058 | $34.95 | $93,806 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $9,610 a year in pay and about $12,400 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,070 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,670 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Albuquerque, and the New Mexico statewide median of $48,080 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Albuquerque
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,417 to the $49,660 median and brings it to $64,077 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Albuquerque
Of the 17 roles we track in Albuquerque, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between HR assistants ($50,480) and medical administrative assistants ($47,310). Project Coordinator is the highest at $106,730.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | +7.4% | 220 | |
| HR Assistant | +1.7% | 420 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 3,440 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.7% | 2,480 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -5.5% | 11,020 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Albuquerque (-2.0%), between administrative assistants (-1.2%) and recruiters (-3.5%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 7.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Albuquerque, 8.2% across New Mexico and 8.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New Mexico
Across the 6 areas of New Mexico with data for this job, the median runs from $44,460 in Las Cruces to $50,890 in Santa Fe, a gap of $6,430 a year. No other area in New Mexico has as many bookkeepers, and 4 of the other 5 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Albuquerque | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | +2.5% | 560 | |
| Albuquerque, NM | this area | 3,440 | |
| Northern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | -5.3% | 740 | |
| Farmington, NM | -7.3% | 560 | |
| Eastern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | -7.3% | 1,540 | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -10.5% | 580 |
Albuquerque against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Albuquerque is #68 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside New Mexico, Eugene-Springfield and Boise City pay just above Albuquerque and Flagstaff and Minot just below. All four are within $40 a year of the median in Albuquerque. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Albuquerque | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +0.1% | 4,190 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.0% | 1,780 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | this area | 3,440 | ||
| Flagstaff, AZ | +0.0% | 460 | pay | |
| Minot, ND | +0.0% | 330 | pay | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -5.4% | 3,440 | jobs | |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | -5.5% | 3,390 | jobs | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | -10.5% | 3,480 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Albuquerque, NM?
About $64,077 a year at the median, or $5,340 a month: $49,660 in pay plus about $14,417 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Albuquerque?
The median was $49,660 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,250, the 90th $72,700, and the middle half earned $42,590 to $59,270.
Is Albuquerque cheaper than the rest of New Mexico for bookkeepers?
No, it costs more: a median of $49,660 against $48,080 statewide. The next area up in New Mexico is Santa Fe at $50,890, the next down the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area at $47,050.
How many bookkeepers work in Albuquerque?
BLS counts about 3,440 in the May 2025 survey. That is 44% of the New Mexico total of 7,780. No other area in New Mexico has as many.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Albuquerque?
Yes: $2,350 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,660 and $47,310.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.