Bookkeeper salary in Green Bay, WI
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Green Bay than in Wisconsin or the country as a whole. The median is $49,160 a year1: 2.3% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 and 3.0% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #176 of 521. BLS counts about 1,570 people in this job here, 6% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Green Bay, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Green Bay against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $36,410 | $49,160 | $64,260 | |
| Wisconsin | $36,350 | $50,340 | $65,460 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Green Bay earns $43,110–$58,410. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $64,260, 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 $15,300 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($14,800) 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 | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 | $46,981 |
| 25th percentile | $43,110 | $3,592 | $20.73 | $55,626 |
| Median | $49,160 | $4,097 | $23.63 | $63,432 |
| 75th percentile | $58,410 | $4,868 | $28.08 | $75,368 |
| 90th percentile | $64,260 | $5,355 | $30.89 | $82,916 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,250 over the median, the 25th only $6,050 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,935 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 Green Bay, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Green Bay
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,272 to the $49,160 median and brings it to $63,432 a year. 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 Green Bay
Of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between HR assistants ($50,170) and administrative assistants ($47,270). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,210.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +4.8% | 220 | |
| HR Assistant | +2.1% | 100 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,570 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.8% | 1,540 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.3% | 240 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay (-3.0%), between payroll specialists (-1.3%) and recruiters (-4.5%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 9.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Green Bay, 9.2% across Wisconsin and 8.7% 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 4 areas in Wisconsin with more bookkeepers than Green Bay, 2 pay less: the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($48,570) and the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($49,010).
| Area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +0.3% | 890 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | +0.2% | 780 | |
| Western Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +0.2% | 1,100 | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 1,570 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -0.3% | 1,780 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -0.3% | 600 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | -0.4% | 580 |
Green Bay against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Green Bay is #160 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Akron and Elkhart-Goshen pay just above Green Bay and Allentown-Bethlehem and Bangor just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Green Bay. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | +0.1% | 1,190 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | +0.0% | 2,730 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 1,570 | ||
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | -0.1% | 2,430 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | -0.3% | 780 | pay | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | -6.6% | 1,570 | jobs | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | -8.2% | 1,570 | jobs | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY | -13.1% | 1,550 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Green Bay, WI?
About $63,432 a year at the median, or $5,286 a month: $49,160 in pay plus about $14,272 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Green Bay?
The median was $49,160 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,410, the 90th $64,260, and the middle half earned $43,110 to $58,410.
Is Green Bay cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,160 against $50,340 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is the Western Wisconsin nonmetro area at $49,270, the next down the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area at $49,010.
How many bookkeepers work in Green Bay?
BLS counts about 1,570 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Wisconsin total of 25,960. 4 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 1,780.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Green Bay?
Yes: $1,890 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,160 and $47,270.
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.