Bookkeeper salary in Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $49,660 a year1 is 1.8% below the Arizona statewide median of $50,590, and 2.0% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #149 of 521 areas. About 460 bookkeepers work here, 2% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Flagstaff, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Flagstaff against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,330 | $49,660 | $64,820 | |
| Arizona | $37,440 | $50,590 | $68,170 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Flagstaff earns $44,350–$56,640. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $64,820, only 1.7 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 $12,290 wide, against $14,570 across Arizona and $17,950 nationally: employers in Flagstaff 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 | $37,330 | $3,111 | $17.95 | $48,168 |
| 25th percentile | $44,350 | $3,696 | $21.32 | $57,226 |
| Median | $49,660 | $4,138 | $23.88 | $64,077 |
| 75th percentile | $56,640 | $4,720 | $27.23 | $73,084 |
| 90th percentile | $64,820 | $5,402 | $31.16 | $83,639 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $6,980 a year in pay and about $9,006 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $5,310 in pay. 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 Flagstaff, and the Arizona statewide median of $50,590 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Flagstaff
At the $49,660 median, a local hire costs about $64,077 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,417 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 Flagstaff
Of the 16 roles we track in Flagstaff, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($51,140) and medical administrative assistants ($47,110). Accountant is the highest at $77,980.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +7.5% | 60 | |
| Paralegal | +3.0% | 90 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 460 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -5.1% | 240 | |
| HR Assistant | -5.8% | 40 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in Flagstaff (-2.0%), between medical administrative assistants (+2.6%) and administrative assistants (-3.2%). The typical role here is at -7.9%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Flagstaff than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 8.8% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Flagstaff, 6.5% across Arizona and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $43,610 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $51,980 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $8,370 a year. Of the 4 areas in Arizona with more bookkeepers than Flagstaff, 3 pay less: Tucson, AZ ($47,150), the Arizona nonmetro area ($46,530) and Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($48,310).
| Area | Median | vs Flagstaff | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +4.7% | 16,280 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | this area | 460 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -2.7% | 540 | |
| Tucson, AZ | -5.1% | 2,640 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -6.3% | 760 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -6.8% | 380 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -9.4% | 460 |
Flagstaff against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Flagstaff is #447 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Albuquerque and Eugene-Springfield pay just above Flagstaff and Minot and Savannah just below. All four are within $40 a year of the median in Flagstaff. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Flagstaff | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | +11.2% | 460 | jobs | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.0% | 1,780 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | +0.0% | 3,440 | pay | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | this area | 460 | ||
| Minot, ND | +0.0% | 330 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | -0.1% | 1,350 | pay | |
| Casper, WY | -3.0% | 460 | jobs | |
| Altoona, PA | -14.1% | 470 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Flagstaff, AZ?
About $64,077 a year at the median, or $5,340 a month: $49,660 in pay plus about $14,417 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Flagstaff?
The median was $49,660 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,330, the 90th $64,820, and the middle half earned $44,350 to $56,640.
Is Flagstaff cheaper than the rest of Arizona for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,660 against $50,590 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Phoenix-Mesa at $51,980, the next down Prescott Valley-Prescott at $48,310.
How many bookkeepers work in Flagstaff?
BLS counts about 460 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Arizona total of 22,690. 4 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Prescott Valley-Prescott, with about 540.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Flagstaff?
Yes: $2,550 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,660 and $47,110.
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.