Bookkeeper salary in Eugene-Springfield, OR
Eugene-Springfield is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $49,670 a year1 is 8.1% below the Oregon statewide median of $54,060, and 2.0% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #147 of 521. About 1,780 bookkeepers work here, 8% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Eugene-Springfield, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Eugene-Springfield against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $35,810 | $49,670 | $68,670 | |
| Oregon | $37,750 | $54,060 | $74,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $68,670, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Eugene-Springfield earns $44,210–$59,600. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $15,390 wide, against $17,200 across Oregon and $17,950 nationally: employers in Eugene-Springfield 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 | $35,810 | $2,984 | $17.22 | $46,206 |
| 25th percentile | $44,210 | $3,684 | $21.25 | $57,045 |
| Median | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 | $64,090 |
| 75th percentile | $59,600 | $4,967 | $28.65 | $76,903 |
| 90th percentile | $68,670 | $5,722 | $33.01 | $88,606 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,930 over the median, the 25th only $5,460 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,813 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 Eugene-Springfield, and the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Eugene-Springfield
At the $49,670 median, a local hire costs about $64,090 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,420 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 Eugene-Springfield
Of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($56,340) and administrative assistants ($49,140). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,880.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +15.2% | 220 | |
| Paralegal | +13.4% | 280 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,780 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -1.1% | 1,670 | |
| HR Assistant | -2.0% | 60 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield (-2.0%), between payroll specialists (-1.8%) and HR assistants (-3.8%). The typical role here is at -2.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 12.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Eugene-Springfield, 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 2 areas in Oregon with more bookkeepers than Eugene-Springfield also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($57,040) and Salem, OR ($54,420).
| Area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | +9.6% | 2,230 | |
| Corvallis, OR | +2.4% | 370 | |
| Albany, OR | +2.3% | 540 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,780 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -0.8% | 370 | |
| Medford, OR | -0.8% | 1,340 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | -1.3% | 820 |
Eugene-Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Eugene-Springfield is #138 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Boise City and Fond du Lac pay just above Eugene-Springfield and Albuquerque and Flagstaff just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Eugene-Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +7.3% | 1,760 | jobs | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | +0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | +0.1% | 4,190 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,780 | ||
| Albuquerque, NM | -0.0% | 3,440 | pay | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | -0.0% | 460 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | -0.8% | 1,770 | jobs | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -4.3% | 1,810 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Eugene-Springfield, OR?
About $64,090 a year at the median, or $5,341 a month: $49,670 in pay plus about $14,420 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Eugene-Springfield?
The median was $49,670 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,810, the 90th $68,670, and the middle half earned $44,210 to $59,600.
Is Eugene-Springfield cheaper than the rest of Oregon for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,670 against $54,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Albany at $50,820, the next down Grants Pass at $49,270.
How many bookkeepers work in Eugene-Springfield?
BLS counts about 1,780 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Oregon total of 21,710. Only Portland-Vancouver and Salem have more in Oregon.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Eugene-Springfield?
Yes: $530 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,670 and $49,140.
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.