Bookkeeper salary in Homosassa Springs, FL
Homosassa Springs is the least expensive place in Florida to hire a bookkeeper. The median is $44,360 a year1, 10.1% below the Florida statewide median of $49,330 and 12.5% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#440 of 521). About 310 bookkeepers work here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Homosassa Springs, FL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Homosassa Springs against Florida and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $34,990 | $44,360 | $65,400 | |
| Florida | $36,680 | $49,330 | $72,260 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Homosassa Springs earns $38,110–$55,690. The top tenth earns $65,400 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 $17,580 wide, between the figure for Florida ($17,070) 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 | $34,990 | $2,916 | $16.82 | $45,148 |
| 25th percentile | $38,110 | $3,176 | $18.32 | $49,174 |
| Median | $44,360 | $3,697 | $21.33 | $57,239 |
| 75th percentile | $55,690 | $4,641 | $26.77 | $71,858 |
| 90th percentile | $65,400 | $5,450 | $31.44 | $84,387 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $11,330 over the median, the 25th only $6,250 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $14,619 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 Homosassa Springs, and the Florida statewide median of $49,330 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Homosassa Springs
At the $44,360 median, a local hire costs about $57,239 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,879 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 Homosassa Springs
Of the 15 roles we track in Homosassa Springs, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($47,050) and administrative assistants ($38,840). Project Coordinator is the highest at $94,200.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +7.0% | 50 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +6.1% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 310 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -12.4% | 400 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -14.0% | 30 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Homosassa Springs (-12.5%), between virtual receptionists (-9.6%) and accountants (-13.2%). The typical role here is at -18.3%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Homosassa Springs than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.3% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Homosassa Springs, 7.7% across Florida and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Florida
Across the 24 areas of Florida with data for this job, the median runs from $44,360 in Homosassa Springs to $51,000 in Naples-Marco Island, a gap of $6,640 a year. All 21 areas in Florida with more bookkeepers than Homosassa Springs also pay more, among them Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL ($50,300) and Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL ($50,090).
| Area | Median | vs Homosassa Springs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | +5.6% | 2,220 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | +4.8% | 290 | |
| Ocala, FL | +4.6% | 1,130 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | +4.2% | 760 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | +3.5% | 1,130 | |
| Sebring, FL | +1.8% | 260 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | this area | 310 |
Homosassa Springs against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Homosassa Springs is #505 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Florida, Las Cruces and Mobile pay just above Homosassa Springs and Rocky Mount and San Angelo just below. All four are within $110 a year of the median in Homosassa Springs. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Homosassa Springs | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | +5.3% | 310 | jobs | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | +3.3% | 310 | jobs | |
| Rome, GA | +2.7% | 300 | jobs | |
| Mobile, AL | +0.2% | 1,600 | pay | |
| Las Cruces, NM | +0.2% | 580 | pay | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | this area | 310 | ||
| Rocky Mount, NC | -0.1% | 590 | pay | |
| San Angelo, TX | -0.2% | 490 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Homosassa Springs, FL?
About $57,239 a year at the median, or $4,770 a month: $44,360 in pay plus about $12,879 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Homosassa Springs?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $44,360 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,990, the 90th $65,400, and the middle half earned $38,110 to $55,690.
Is Homosassa Springs the cheapest area in Florida for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $44,360 is the lowest of 24 areas in Florida. Sebring is next at $45,140.
How many bookkeepers work in Homosassa Springs?
BLS counts about 310 in the May 2025 survey. 21 areas in Florida have more; the closest in size is Punta Gorda, with about 520.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Homosassa Springs?
Yes: $5,520 a year more at the median. The medians are $44,360 and $38,840.
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.