Bookkeeper salary in Beckley, WV
For this job Beckley sits right at the West Virginia figure, with a median of $42,570 a year1. That is about level with the West Virginia statewide median of $42,890, and 16.0% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally that is #482 of 521 areas, in the bottom tenth. About 450 bookkeepers work here, 6% of the West Virginia total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Beckley, WV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Beckley against West Virginia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $31,270 | $42,570 | $58,630 | |
| West Virginia | $30,890 | $42,890 | $58,560 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $58,630, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Beckley earns $36,250–$50,100. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $13,850 wide, between the figure for West Virginia ($13,070) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,270 | $2,606 | $15.03 | $40,348 |
| 25th percentile | $36,250 | $3,021 | $17.43 | $46,774 |
| Median | $42,570 | $3,548 | $20.47 | $54,929 |
| 75th percentile | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 | $64,645 |
| 90th percentile | $58,630 | $4,886 | $28.19 | $75,652 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,320 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,530, or about $9,716 once benefits are added. 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Beckley, and the West Virginia statewide median of $42,890 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local bookkeepers earn.
What a hire really costs in Beckley
At the $42,570 median, a local hire costs about $54,929 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,359 here. 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 Beckley
Of the 14 roles we track in Beckley, this one ranks #8 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($45,000) and administrative assistants ($39,350). Project Coordinator is the highest at $76,230.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +10.1% | 390 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +5.7% | 140 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 450 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -7.6% | 490 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -11.6% | 60 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 14 roles we track in Beckley (-16.0%), between accountants (-13.8%) and administrative assistants (-17.2%). The typical role here is at -19.3%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Beckley than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 14.3% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Beckley, 13.2% across West Virginia and 8.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in West Virginia
Across the 9 areas of West Virginia with data for this job, the median runs from $38,450 in the Southern West Virginia nonmetro area to $45,140 in Weirton-Steubenville, a gap of $6,690 a year. Of the 6 areas in West Virginia with more bookkeepers than Beckley, 2 pay less: the Northern West Virginia nonmetro area ($41,390) and the Southern West Virginia nonmetro area ($38,450).
| Area | Median | vs Beckley | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | +4.9% | 520 | |
| Charleston, WV | +1.8% | 1,050 | |
| Morgantown, WV | +0.6% | 630 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY | +0.4% | 1,550 | |
| Beckley, WV | this area | 450 | |
| Northern West Virginia (Nonmetro) | -2.8% | 1,690 | |
| Southern West Virginia (Nonmetro) | -9.7% | 870 |
Beckley against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Beckley is #451 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside West Virginia, Altoona and Columbus pay just above Beckley and Monroe and McAllen-Edinburg just below. All four are within $610 a year of the median in Beckley. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Beckley | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | +16.4% | 450 | jobs | |
| Twin Falls, ID | +6.7% | 450 | jobs | |
| Muncie, IN | +4.9% | 450 | jobs | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | +0.5% | 920 | pay | |
| Altoona, PA | +0.2% | 470 | pay | |
| Beckley, WV | this area | 450 | ||
| Monroe, LA | -1.4% | 1,020 | pay | |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | -1.4% | 2,070 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Beckley, WV?
About $54,929 a year at the median, or $4,577 a month: $42,570 in pay plus about $12,359 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Beckley?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $42,570 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,270, the 90th $58,630, and the middle half earned $36,250 to $50,100.
Is Beckley cheaper than the rest of West Virginia for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $42,570 against $42,890 statewide. The next area up in West Virginia is Huntington-Ashland at $42,720, the next down the Northern West Virginia nonmetro area at $41,390.
How many bookkeepers work in Beckley?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the West Virginia total of 7,620. 6 areas in West Virginia have more; the closest in size is Wheeling, with about 520.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Beckley?
Yes: $3,220 a year more at the median. The medians are $42,570 and $39,350.
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.