Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median bookkeeper in Arizona earned $50,590 a year in May 2025[1], 0.2% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Arizona at #18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $37,440 | $50,590 | $68,170 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Arizona earns $44,980–$59,550; the top tenth earns $68,170 or more, 1.8 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 Arizona median that makes about $72,271 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 Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $60,320 | 16,280 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $56,640 | 460 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $57,610 | 540 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $55,830 | 2,640 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $55,860 | 760 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $51,440 | 380 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,370 | 460 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $49,730 | 210 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($51,980) and Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ the least ($43,610): $8,370 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.
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Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Arizona?
The median was $50,590 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $44,980 to $59,550.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Arizona?
About $72,271 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do bookkeepers earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $51,980 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/
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