Bookkeeper salary in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area than in Oregon or the country as a whole. The median is $49,010 a year1: 9.3% below the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 and 3.3% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #179 of 521. About 820 bookkeepers work here, 4% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | $35,620 | $49,010 | $74,970 | |
| Oregon | $37,750 | $54,060 | $74,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area earns $42,830–$60,640. The top tenth earns $74,970 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 $17,810 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 | $35,620 | $2,968 | $17.12 | $45,961 |
| 25th percentile | $42,830 | $3,569 | $20.59 | $55,265 |
| Median | $49,010 | $4,084 | $23.56 | $63,239 |
| 75th percentile | $60,640 | $5,053 | $29.15 | $78,245 |
| 90th percentile | $74,970 | $6,248 | $36.04 | $96,735 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $11,630 over the median, the 25th only $6,180 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $15,006 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 Eastern Oregon nonmetro area, and the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Eastern 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 $14,229 to the $49,010 median and brings it to $63,239 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 Eastern Oregon nonmetro area
Of the 15 roles we track in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($51,620) and HR assistants ($48,420). Project Coordinator is the highest at $91,750.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +13.6% | 100 | |
| Paralegal | +5.3% | 130 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 820 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.2% | 40 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -3.4% | 570 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 15 roles we track in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area (-3.3%), between customer support specialists (-2.5%) and HR assistants (-4.3%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 15.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area, 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 6 areas in Oregon with more bookkeepers than the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area, 1 pays less: the Coast Oregon nonmetro area ($48,820).
| Area | Median | vs the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | +3.7% | 540 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +1.3% | 1,780 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | +0.5% | 370 | |
| Medford, OR | +0.5% | 1,340 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | this area | 820 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.4% | 1,360 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | -4.8% | 630 |
the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area is #321 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Allentown-Bethlehem and Green Bay pay just above the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area and Bangor and Janesville-Beloit just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +2.7% | 820 | jobs | |
| Green Bay, WI | +0.3% | 1,570 | pay | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | +0.2% | 2,430 | pay | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | this area | 820 | ||
| Bangor, ME | -0.0% | 780 | pay | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -0.0% | 600 | pay | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -3.4% | 820 | jobs | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -3.4% | 830 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro)?
About $63,239 a year at the median, or $5,270 a month: $49,010 in pay plus about $14,229 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area?
The median was $49,010 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,620, the 90th $74,970, and the middle half earned $42,830 to $60,640.
Is the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Oregon for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,010 against $54,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Medford at $49,270, the next down the Coast Oregon nonmetro area at $48,820.
How many bookkeepers work in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 820 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Oregon total of 21,710. 6 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Medford, with about 1,340.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area?
Yes: $590 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,010 and $48,420.
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.