Bookkeeper salary in Corvallis, OR
Corvallis pays bookkeepers close to the national norm. The median is $50,870 a year1, 5.9% below the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 and about level with the US median of $50,670. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#107 of 521). BLS counts about 370 people in this job here, 2% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Corvallis, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Corvallis against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | $38,630 | $50,870 | $70,490 | |
| Oregon | $37,750 | $54,060 | $74,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Corvallis earns $44,530–$60,970. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $70,490, only 1.8 times the bottom tenth, against 2.1 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,440 wide, against $17,200 across Oregon and $17,950 nationally: employers in Corvallis 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 | $38,630 | $3,219 | $18.57 | $49,845 |
| 25th percentile | $44,530 | $3,711 | $21.41 | $57,458 |
| Median | $50,870 | $4,239 | $24.46 | $65,639 |
| 75th percentile | $60,970 | $5,081 | $29.31 | $78,671 |
| 90th percentile | $70,490 | $5,874 | $33.89 | $90,955 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $10,100 over the median, the 25th only $6,340 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $13,032 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 25th percentile and the median in Corvallis, and the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Corvallis
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 $14,769 to the $50,870 median and brings it to $65,639 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 Corvallis
Of the 15 roles we track in Corvallis, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between paralegals ($55,210) and administrative assistants ($49,970). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,420.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +17.6% | 130 | |
| Paralegal | +8.5% | 50 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 370 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -1.8% | 560 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -5.9% | 430 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 15 roles we track in Corvallis (+0.4%), between office managers (+1.0%) and customer support specialists (-0.6%). The typical role here is at -0.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 10.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Corvallis, 11.5% across Oregon and 8.8% 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. Of the 9 areas in Oregon with more bookkeepers than Corvallis, 6 pay less, the largest of them Eugene-Springfield, OR ($49,670), the Coast Oregon nonmetro area ($48,820) and Medford, OR ($49,270).
| Area | Median | vs Corvallis | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA | +12.1% | 12,170 | |
| Bend, OR | +7.9% | 1,420 | |
| Salem, OR | +7.0% | 2,230 | |
| Corvallis, OR | this area | 370 | |
| Albany, OR | -0.1% | 540 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | -2.4% | 1,780 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -3.1% | 370 |
Corvallis against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Corvallis is #483 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Oregon, Santa Fe and Milwaukee-Waukesha pay just above Corvallis and Rochester and Nashville-Murfreesboro just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Corvallis. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Corvallis | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | +4.0% | 370 | jobs | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | +0.1% | 6,750 | pay | |
| Santa Fe, NM | +0.0% | 560 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | this area | 370 | ||
| Rochester, NY | +0.0% | 4,380 | pay | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | -0.1% | 13,790 | pay | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -2.2% | 370 | jobs | |
| Battle Creek, MI | -6.6% | 370 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Corvallis, OR?
About $65,639 a year at the median, or $5,470 a month: $50,870 in pay plus about $14,769 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Corvallis?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $50,870 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,630, the 90th $70,490, and the middle half earned $44,530 to $60,970.
Is Corvallis cheaper than the rest of Oregon for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $50,870 against $54,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Salem at $54,420, the next down Albany at $50,820.
How many bookkeepers work in Corvallis?
BLS counts about 370 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Oregon total of 21,710. 9 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Albany, with about 540.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Corvallis?
Yes: $900 a year more at the median. The medians are $50,870 and $49,970.
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.