Bookkeeper salary in Fond du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $49,730 a year1 is 1.2% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340, and 1.9% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #145 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 370 people in this job here, 1% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Fond du Lac, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Fond du Lac against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac, WI | $36,500 | $49,730 | $64,590 | |
| Wisconsin | $36,350 | $50,340 | $65,460 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Fond du Lac earns $44,280–$56,690. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $64,590, only 1.8 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 $12,410 wide, against $14,800 across Wisconsin and $17,950 nationally: employers in Fond du Lac 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 | $36,500 | $3,042 | $17.55 | $47,097 |
| 25th percentile | $44,280 | $3,690 | $21.29 | $57,135 |
| Median | $49,730 | $4,144 | $23.91 | $64,168 |
| 75th percentile | $56,690 | $4,724 | $27.25 | $73,148 |
| 90th percentile | $64,590 | $5,382 | $31.05 | $83,342 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $5,450 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $6,960, or about $8,981 once benefits are added. 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 Fond du Lac, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Fond du Lac
At the $49,730 median, a local hire costs about $64,168 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,438 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 Fond du Lac
Of the 14 roles we track in Fond du Lac, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($54,400) and customer support specialists ($47,500). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,210.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +25.4% | 150 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +9.4% | 50 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 370 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -4.5% | 530 | |
| Paralegal | -4.6% | 30 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 14 roles we track in Fond du Lac (-1.9%), between office managers (+2.5%) and administrative assistants (-3.4%). The typical role here is at -5.5%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Fond du Lac than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 10.1% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Fond du Lac, 9.4% across Wisconsin and 8.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $47,540 in the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $53,240 in Madison, a gap of $5,700 a year. Of the 16 areas in Wisconsin with more bookkeepers than Fond du Lac, 11 pay less, the largest of them the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($48,570), the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($49,010) and Green Bay, WI ($49,160).
| Area | Median | vs Fond du Lac | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | +2.1% | 1,050 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | +0.9% | 410 | |
| Kenosha, WI | +0.0% | 590 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | this area | 370 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | -0.9% | 890 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | -0.9% | 780 | |
| Western Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -0.9% | 1,100 |
Fond du Lac against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Fond du Lac is #484 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Wisconsin, Bozeman and Jacksonville pay just above Fond du Lac and Boise City and Eugene-Springfield just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Fond du Lac. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Fond du Lac | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | +2.3% | 370 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +0.3% | 6,780 | pay | |
| Bozeman, MT | +0.2% | 940 | pay | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | this area | 370 | ||
| Boise City, ID | -0.1% | 4,190 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | -0.1% | 1,780 | pay | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -0.9% | 370 | jobs | |
| Battle Creek, MI | -4.5% | 370 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Fond du Lac, WI?
About $64,168 a year at the median, or $5,347 a month: $49,730 in pay plus about $14,438 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Fond du Lac?
The median was $49,730 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,500, the 90th $64,590, and the middle half earned $44,280 to $56,690.
Is Fond du Lac cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,730 against $50,340 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Kenosha at $49,750, the next down Oshkosh-Neenah at $49,290.
How many bookkeepers work in Fond du Lac?
BLS counts about 370 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Wisconsin total of 25,960. 16 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Sheboygan, with about 410.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a customer support specialist in Fond du Lac?
Yes: $2,230 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,730 and $47,500.
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.