Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median bookkeeper in Florida earned $49,330 a year in May 2025[1], 2.6% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Florida at #26 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $36,680 | $49,330 | $72,260 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Florida earns $42,890–$59,960; the top tenth earns $72,260 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Florida median that makes about $70,471 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $62,360 | 1,630 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $60,990 | 3,610 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $60,350 | 25,910 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $60,970 | 12,750 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $60,530 | 1,050 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $61,610 | 6,780 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $60,940 | 880 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $58,690 | 2,600 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $58,980 | 580 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $59,280 | 11,440 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $59,960 | 1,450 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $57,710 | 1,090 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $57,510 | 520 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $57,200 | 1,810 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $58,170 | 1,010 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $56,930 | 1,660 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $58,590 | 2,050 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $57,000 | 2,220 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $58,200 | 290 | |
| Ocala, FL | $56,480 | 1,130 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $55,720 | 760 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $55,940 | 1,130 | |
| Sebring, FL | $55,600 | 260 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $55,690 | 310 |
Naples-Marco Island, FL pays the most ($51,000) and Homosassa Springs, FL the least ($44,360): $6,640 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | +0.2% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +0.0% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -0.7% | |
| Texas | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Florida?
The median was $49,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,890 to $59,960.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Florida?
About $70,471 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Florida do bookkeepers earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $51,000 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.