Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Indiana
The median bookkeeper in Indiana earned $47,820 a year in May 2025[1], 5.6% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Indiana at #40 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $33,010 | $47,820 | $66,960 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Indiana earns $39,970–$57,770; the top tenth earns $66,960 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 Indiana median that makes about $68,314 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 Indiana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $59,070 | 1,190 | |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $59,650 | 10,000 | |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $56,430 | 930 | |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $57,190 | 1,110 | |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $57,150 | 1,970 | |
| Bloomington, IN | $54,120 | 710 | |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $56,020 | 1,970 | |
| Evansville, IN | $58,120 | 1,320 | |
| Columbus, IN | $56,310 | 360 | |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $56,600 | 340 | |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $53,650 | 1,510 | |
| Terre Haute, IN | $54,900 | 550 | |
| Kokomo, IN | $54,710 | 280 | |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $52,160 | 1,720 | |
| Muncie, IN | $50,590 | 450 |
Elkhart-Goshen, IN pays the most ($49,190) and Muncie, IN the least ($44,650): $4,540 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 Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | +0.2% | |
| Wyoming | +0.2% | |
| Indiana | +0.0% | |
| Kansas | -1.1% | |
| Montana | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Indiana?
The median was $47,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,970 to $57,770.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Indiana?
About $68,314 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Indiana do bookkeepers earn the most?
Elkhart-Goshen, IN, with a median of $49,190 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. Last updated 2026-11-05.