Bookkeeper salary in the Central Oregon nonmetro area
The Central Oregon nonmetro area is the least expensive place in Oregon to hire a bookkeeper. The median is $46,660 a year1, 13.7% below the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 and 7.9% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #316 of 521. About 630 bookkeepers work here, 3% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Central Oregon nonmetro area against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | $33,960 | $46,660 | $69,890 | |
| Oregon | $37,750 | $54,060 | $74,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in the Central Oregon nonmetro area earns $39,990–$57,200. The top tenth earns $69,890 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $17,210 wide, between the figure for Oregon ($17,200) 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 | $33,960 | $2,830 | $16.33 | $43,819 |
| 25th percentile | $39,990 | $3,332 | $19.23 | $51,600 |
| Median | $46,660 | $3,888 | $22.43 | $60,206 |
| 75th percentile | $57,200 | $4,767 | $27.50 | $73,806 |
| 90th percentile | $69,890 | $5,824 | $33.60 | $90,181 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $10,540 over the median, the 25th only $6,670 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $13,600 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 the Central Oregon nonmetro area, and the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Central Oregon nonmetro area
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 $13,546 to the $46,660 median and brings it to $60,206 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 the Central Oregon nonmetro area
Of the 16 roles we track in the Central Oregon nonmetro area, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between medical administrative assistants ($47,040) and sales development representatives ($44,630). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,280.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +1.4% | 640 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +0.8% | 570 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 630 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -4.4% | 170 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -14.6% | 350 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #10 of the 16 roles we track in the Central Oregon nonmetro area (-7.9%), between accountants (-6.0%) and executive assistants (-8.6%). The typical role here is at -5.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 14.6% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Central Oregon nonmetro area, 11.4% across Oregon and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $46,660 in the Central Oregon nonmetro area to $57,040 in Portland-Vancouver, a gap of $10,380 a year. All 7 areas in Oregon with more bookkeepers than the Central Oregon nonmetro area also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($57,040) and Salem, OR ($54,420).
| Area | Median | vs the Central Oregon nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | +8.9% | 540 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +6.5% | 1,780 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | +5.6% | 370 | |
| Medford, OR | +5.6% | 1,340 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | +5.0% | 820 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | +4.6% | 1,360 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | this area | 630 |
the Central Oregon nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Central Oregon nonmetro area is #371 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Columbus and Evansville pay just above the Central Oregon nonmetro area and Michigan City-La Porte and Amarillo just below. All four are within $40 a year of the median in the Central Oregon nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Central Oregon nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | +3.5% | 630 | jobs | |
| Evansville, IN | +0.0% | 1,320 | pay | |
| Columbus, IN | +0.0% | 360 | pay | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | this area | 630 | ||
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | -0.0% | 340 | pay | |
| Amarillo, TX | -0.1% | 1,230 | pay | |
| Morgantown, WV | -8.3% | 630 | jobs | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | -13.8% | 630 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Central Oregon (Nonmetro)?
About $60,206 a year at the median, or $5,017 a month: $46,660 in pay plus about $13,546 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in the Central Oregon nonmetro area?
The median was $46,660 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,960, the 90th $69,890, and the middle half earned $39,990 to $57,200.
Is the Central Oregon nonmetro area the cheapest area in Oregon for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $46,660 is the lowest of 11 areas in Oregon. The Coast Oregon nonmetro area is next at $48,820.
How many bookkeepers work in the Central Oregon nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 630 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Oregon total of 21,710. 7 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area, with about 820.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a sales development representative in the Central Oregon nonmetro area?
Yes: $2,030 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,660 and $44,630.
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.