Bookkeeper salary in Bozeman, MT
Bozeman is the most expensive place in Montana to hire a bookkeeper. The median is $49,820 a year1, 5.4% above the Montana statewide median of $47,270 and 1.7% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #143 of 521. BLS counts about 940 people in this job here, 13% of the Montana total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Bozeman, MT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Bozeman against Montana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $34,880 | $49,820 | $71,080 | |
| Montana | $34,270 | $47,270 | $63,980 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Bozeman earns $44,730–$60,510. The top tenth earns $71,080 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 $15,780 wide, between the figure for Montana ($15,280) 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 | $34,880 | $2,907 | $16.77 | $45,006 |
| 25th percentile | $44,730 | $3,728 | $21.50 | $57,716 |
| Median | $49,820 | $4,152 | $23.95 | $64,284 |
| 75th percentile | $60,510 | $5,042 | $29.09 | $78,077 |
| 90th percentile | $71,080 | $5,923 | $34.17 | $91,716 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $10,690 over the median, the 25th only $5,090 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $13,794 a year in employer cost. 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 Bozeman, and the Montana statewide median of $47,270 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Bozeman
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 $14,464 to the $49,820 median and brings it to $64,284 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 Bozeman
Of the 13 roles we track in Bozeman, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($59,120) and medical administrative assistants ($47,500). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,090.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +22.0% | 60 | |
| Paralegal | +18.7% | 90 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 940 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.7% | 570 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -4.8% | 520 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #6 of the 13 roles we track in Bozeman (-1.7%), between office managers (-1.3%) and project coordinators (-3.2%). The typical role here is at -3.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 17.3% of the jobs in these 13 roles in Bozeman, 19.1% across Montana and 10.6% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Montana
Across the 8 areas of Montana with data for this job, the median runs from $45,760 in the Southwest Montana nonmetro area to $49,820 in Bozeman, a gap of $4,060 a year. All 2 areas in Montana with more bookkeepers than Bozeman pay less, among them the West Montana nonmetro area ($46,830) and Billings, MT ($47,830).
| Area | Median | vs Bozeman | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | this area | 940 | |
| Billings, MT | -4.0% | 1,160 | |
| Missoula, MT | -4.8% | 760 | |
| West Montana (Nonmetro) | -6.0% | 1,380 | |
| East-Central Montana (Nonmetro) | -7.0% | 940 | |
| Great Falls, MT | -7.9% | 440 | |
| Helena, MT | -7.9% | 650 |
Bozeman against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Bozeman is #286 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Montana, Jacksonville and Crestview-Fort Walton Beach pay just above Bozeman and Kenosha and Fond du Lac just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Bozeman. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Bozeman | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | +7.5% | 940 | jobs | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | +0.2% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +0.1% | 6,780 | pay | |
| Bozeman, MT | this area | 940 | ||
| Kenosha, WI | -0.1% | 590 | pay | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -0.2% | 370 | pay | |
| Binghamton, NY | -2.0% | 950 | jobs | |
| Tyler, TX | -8.0% | 940 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Bozeman, MT?
About $64,284 a year at the median, or $5,357 a month: $49,820 in pay plus about $14,464 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Bozeman?
The median was $49,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,880, the 90th $71,080, and the middle half earned $44,730 to $60,510.
Is Bozeman the most expensive area in Montana for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $49,820 is the highest of 8 areas in Montana. Billings comes next at $47,830.
How many bookkeepers work in Bozeman?
BLS counts about 940 in the May 2025 survey. That is 13% of the Montana total of 6,980. Only the West Montana nonmetro area and Billings have more in Montana.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Bozeman?
Yes: $2,320 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,820 and $47,500.
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.