Bookkeeper salary in Florence, SC
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Florence than in South Carolina or the country as a whole. The median is $45,300 a year1: 5.5% below the South Carolina statewide median of $47,940 and 10.6% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#399 of 521). About 730 bookkeepers work here, 4% of the South Carolina total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Florence, SC. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Florence against South Carolina and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SC | $30,970 | $45,300 | $62,960 | |
| South Carolina | $33,370 | $47,940 | $68,870 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Florence earns $37,960–$52,390. The top tenth earns $62,960 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,430 wide, against $18,430 across South Carolina and $17,950 nationally: employers in Florence 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 | $30,970 | $2,581 | $14.89 | $39,961 |
| 25th percentile | $37,960 | $3,163 | $18.25 | $48,981 |
| Median | $45,300 | $3,775 | $21.78 | $58,452 |
| 75th percentile | $52,390 | $4,366 | $25.19 | $67,600 |
| 90th percentile | $62,960 | $5,247 | $30.27 | $81,239 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $7,090 a year in pay and about $9,148 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,340 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 Florence, and the South Carolina statewide median of $47,940 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Florence
At the $45,300 median, a local hire costs about $58,452 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,152 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 Florence
Of the 14 roles we track in Florence, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($48,230) and administrative assistants ($42,150). Project Coordinator is the highest at $87,400.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +8.9% | 440 | |
| Paralegal | +6.5% | 210 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 730 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -7.0% | 1,050 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -17.7% | 1,680 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 14 roles we track in Florence (-10.6%); sales development representatives come last (-29.5%). The typical role here is at -15.7%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Florence than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.1% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Florence, 8.1% across South Carolina and 8.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in South Carolina
Across the 11 areas of South Carolina with data for this job, the median runs from $43,810 in Sumter to $50,400 in Charleston-North Charleston, a gap of $6,590 a year. All 7 areas in South Carolina with more bookkeepers than Florence also pay more, among them Greenville-Anderson, SC ($49,600) and Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($50,400).
| Area | Median | vs Florence | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | +3.3% | 1,370 | |
| Columbia, SC | +3.1% | 3,260 | |
| Northwestern South Carolina (Nonmetro) | +1.4% | 750 | |
| Florence, SC | this area | 730 | |
| Northeastern South Carolina (Nonmetro) | -1.3% | 650 | |
| Southern South Carolina (Nonmetro) | -1.9% | 500 | |
| Sumter, SC | -3.3% | 280 |
Florence against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Florence is #342 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside South Carolina, Erie and Springfield pay just above Florence and Brunswick-St. Simons and Jackson just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Florence. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Florence | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | +14.0% | 720 | jobs | |
| Chico, CA | +11.9% | 730 | jobs | |
| Greenville, NC | +5.2% | 720 | jobs | |
| Springfield, MO | +0.1% | 1,440 | pay | |
| Erie, PA | +0.0% | 920 | pay | |
| Florence, SC | this area | 730 | ||
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | -0.1% | 360 | pay | |
| Jackson, TN | -0.1% | 800 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Florence, SC?
About $58,452 a year at the median, or $4,871 a month: $45,300 in pay plus about $13,152 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Florence?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $45,300 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $30,970, the 90th $62,960, and the middle half earned $37,960 to $52,390.
Is Florence cheaper than the rest of South Carolina for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $45,300 against $47,940 statewide. The next area up in South Carolina is the Northwestern South Carolina nonmetro area at $45,940, the next down the Northeastern South Carolina nonmetro area at $44,720.
How many bookkeepers work in Florence?
BLS counts about 730 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the South Carolina total of 19,980. 7 areas in South Carolina have more; the closest in size is the Northwestern South Carolina nonmetro area, with about 750.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Florence?
Yes: $3,150 a year more at the median. The medians are $45,300 and $42,150.
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.