Bookkeeper salary in Flint, MI
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Flint than in Michigan or the country as a whole. The median is $46,970 a year1: 4.1% below the Michigan statewide median of $48,980 and 7.3% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #294 of 521. About 990 bookkeepers work here, 3% of the Michigan total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Flint, MI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Flint against Michigan and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | $35,080 | $46,970 | $66,010 | |
| Michigan | $36,250 | $48,980 | $67,480 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $66,010, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Flint earns $39,950–$57,720. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $17,770 wide, between the figure for Michigan ($15,790) 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 | $35,080 | $2,923 | $16.87 | $45,265 |
| 25th percentile | $39,950 | $3,329 | $19.21 | $51,548 |
| Median | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 | $60,606 |
| 75th percentile | $57,720 | $4,810 | $27.75 | $74,477 |
| 90th percentile | $66,010 | $5,501 | $31.74 | $85,174 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $10,750 over the median, the 25th only $7,020 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $13,871 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 Flint, and the Michigan statewide median of $48,980 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Flint
At the $46,970 median, a local hire costs about $60,606 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,636 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 Flint
Of the 17 roles we track in Flint, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($53,670) and HR assistants ($46,100). Project Coordinator is the highest at $91,730.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +17.9% | 240 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +14.3% | 100 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 990 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.9% | 60 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -9.3% | 1,380 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Flint (-7.3%), between office managers (-7.0%) and payroll specialists (-7.9%). The typical role here is at -10.3%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Flint than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Flint, 9.3% across Michigan and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Michigan
Across the 19 areas of Michigan with data for this job, the median runs from $45,230 in the Northern Michigan nonmetro area to $51,480 in Detroit-Warren, a gap of $6,250 a year. Of the 9 areas in Michigan with more bookkeepers than Flint, 3 pay less: the Mid Michigan nonmetro area ($46,440), the Northern Michigan nonmetro area ($45,230) and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area ($45,750).
| Area | Median | vs Flint | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City, MI | +1.6% | 330 | |
| Battle Creek, MI | +1.1% | 370 | |
| Southern Michigan (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 1,200 | |
| Flint, MI | this area | 990 | |
| Midland, MI | -1.0% | 370 | |
| Saginaw, MI | -1.0% | 670 | |
| Mid Michigan (Nonmetro) | -1.1% | 1,410 |
Flint against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Flint is #279 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Michigan, New Orleans-Metairie and Greensboro-High Point pay just above Flint and Palm Bay-Melbourne and Chattanooga just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Flint. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Flint | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | +29.2% | 990 | jobs | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | +0.0% | 3,440 | pay | |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | +0.0% | 3,840 | pay | |
| Flint, MI | this area | 990 | ||
| Palm Bay-Melbourne, FL | -0.0% | 2,050 | pay | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | -0.1% | 2,920 | pay | |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | -1.5% | 1,000 | jobs | |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | -7.0% | 1,000 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Flint, MI?
About $60,606 a year at the median, or $5,051 a month: $46,970 in pay plus about $13,636 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Flint?
The median was $46,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,080, the 90th $66,010, and the middle half earned $39,950 to $57,720.
Is Flint cheaper than the rest of Michigan for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $46,970 against $48,980 statewide. The next area up in Michigan is the Southern Michigan nonmetro area at $47,020, the next down Midland at $46,500.
How many bookkeepers work in Flint?
BLS counts about 990 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Michigan total of 37,550. 9 areas in Michigan have more; the closest in size is Kalamazoo-Portage, with about 1,040.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Flint?
Yes: $870 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,970 and $46,100.
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.