Bookkeeper salary in Hanford-Corcoran, CA
The median bookkeeper in Hanford-Corcoran earned $52,920 a year in May 20251. That is 4.4% above the US median of $50,670, even though it is 10.7% below the California statewide median of $59,230. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#72 of 521). BLS counts about 370 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Hanford-Corcoran, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Hanford-Corcoran against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $39,630 | $52,920 | $74,130 | |
| California | $41,600 | $59,230 | $81,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Hanford-Corcoran earns $46,180–$61,920. The top tenth earns $74,130 or more, 1.9 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 $15,740 wide, against $22,000 across California and $17,950 nationally: employers in Hanford-Corcoran 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 | $39,630 | $3,302 | $19.05 | $51,135 |
| 25th percentile | $46,180 | $3,848 | $22.20 | $59,587 |
| Median | $52,920 | $4,410 | $25.44 | $68,284 |
| 75th percentile | $61,920 | $5,160 | $29.77 | $79,897 |
| 90th percentile | $74,130 | $6,178 | $35.64 | $95,652 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,740 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $9,000, or about $11,613 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 25th percentile and the median in Hanford-Corcoran, and the California statewide median of $59,230 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Hanford-Corcoran
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 $15,364 to the $52,920 median and brings it to $68,284 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 Hanford-Corcoran
Of the 15 roles we track in Hanford-Corcoran, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between administrative assistants ($54,170) and medical administrative assistants ($49,830). Project Coordinator is the highest at $118,380.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +17.3% | 90 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +2.4% | 300 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 370 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -5.8% | 270 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -9.6% | 210 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #8 of the 15 roles we track in Hanford-Corcoran (+4.4%), between payroll specialists (+6.5%) and recruiters (+0.4%). The typical role here is at +4.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 14.3% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Hanford-Corcoran, 9.2% across California and 8.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $47,960 in El Centro to $66,130 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $18,170 a year. Of the 27 areas in California with more bookkeepers than Hanford-Corcoran, 7 pay less, the largest of them Visalia, CA ($51,200), the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area ($52,740) and Chico, CA ($50,710).
| Area | Median | vs Hanford-Corcoran | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast Region of California (Nonmetro) | +3.5% | 1,300 | |
| Fresno, CA | +2.4% | 4,310 | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | +0.5% | 2,580 | |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | this area | 370 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | -0.3% | 1,180 | |
| Merced, CA | -2.2% | 680 | |
| Visalia, CA | -3.3% | 1,390 |
Hanford-Corcoran against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Hanford-Corcoran is #486 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside California, Spokane-Spokane Valley and Madison pay just above Hanford-Corcoran and Philadelphia-Camden and Charlottesville just below. All four are within $320 a year of the median in Hanford-Corcoran. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Hanford-Corcoran | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | +0.6% | 3,760 | pay | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | +0.2% | 2,550 | pay | |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | this area | 370 | ||
| Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ | -0.4% | 22,660 | pay | |
| Charlottesville, VA | -0.5% | 870 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | -3.9% | 370 | jobs | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -6.0% | 370 | jobs | |
| Battle Creek, MI | -10.2% | 370 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Hanford-Corcoran, CA?
About $68,284 a year at the median, or $5,690 a month: $52,920 in pay plus about $15,364 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Hanford-Corcoran?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $52,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $39,630, the 90th $74,130, and the middle half earned $46,180 to $61,920.
Is Hanford-Corcoran cheaper than the rest of California for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $52,920 against $59,230 statewide. The next area up in California is Bakersfield-Delano at $53,170, the next down the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area at $52,740.
How many bookkeepers work in Hanford-Corcoran?
BLS counts about 370 in the May 2025 survey. 27 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Yuba City, with about 460.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Hanford-Corcoran?
Yes: $3,090 a year more at the median. The medians are $52,920 and $49,830.
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.