Bookkeeper salary in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
Lake Havasu City-Kingman is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $46,280 a year1 is 8.5% below the Arizona statewide median of $50,590, and 8.7% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #346 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 380 people in this job here, 2% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Lake Havasu City-Kingman against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $34,180 | $46,280 | $60,990 | |
| Arizona | $37,440 | $50,590 | $68,170 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Lake Havasu City-Kingman earns $37,940–$51,440. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $60,990, 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 $13,500 wide, against $14,570 across Arizona and $17,950 nationally: employers in Lake Havasu City-Kingman 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 | $34,180 | $2,848 | $16.43 | $44,103 |
| 25th percentile | $37,940 | $3,162 | $18.24 | $48,955 |
| Median | $46,280 | $3,857 | $22.25 | $59,716 |
| 75th percentile | $51,440 | $4,287 | $24.73 | $66,374 |
| 90th percentile | $60,990 | $5,082 | $29.32 | $78,697 |
Local pay is bunched just above the median: the 75th percentile is only $5,160 over it, while the 25th sits $8,340 below. Moving an offer from the median to the 75th percentile costs about $6,658 more a year with benefits. 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 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, and the Arizona statewide median of $50,590 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Lake Havasu City-Kingman
At the $46,280 median, a local hire costs about $59,716 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,436 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 Lake Havasu City-Kingman
Of the 15 roles we track in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between paralegals ($46,590) and payroll specialists ($45,590). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,400.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +11.4% | 160 | |
| Paralegal | +0.7% | 60 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 380 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -1.5% | 50 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.4% | 510 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Lake Havasu City-Kingman (-8.7%), between virtual receptionists (-4.3%) and sales development representatives (-12.2%). The typical role here is at -16.5%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Lake Havasu City-Kingman than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 7.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, 6.5% across Arizona and 8.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $43,610 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $51,980 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $8,370 a year. Of the 6 areas in Arizona with more bookkeepers than Lake Havasu City-Kingman, 1 pays less: Yuma, AZ ($44,970).
| Area | Median | vs Lake Havasu City-Kingman | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +7.3% | 460 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +4.4% | 540 | |
| Tucson, AZ | +1.9% | 2,640 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | +0.5% | 760 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | this area | 380 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -2.8% | 460 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -5.8% | 210 |
Lake Havasu City-Kingman against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Lake Havasu City-Kingman is #480 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Clarksville and Waco pay just above Lake Havasu City-Kingman and Panama City-Panama City Beach and Victoria just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Lake Havasu City-Kingman. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Lake Havasu City-Kingman | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman-Denison, TX | +3.3% | 380 | jobs | |
| Waco, TX | +0.0% | 1,200 | pay | |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | +0.0% | 1,000 | pay | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | this area | 380 | ||
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | -0.1% | 760 | pay | |
| Victoria, TX | -0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Sandusky, OH | -0.4% | 390 | jobs | |
| Hammond, LA | -5.6% | 380 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ?
About $59,716 a year at the median, or $4,976 a month: $46,280 in pay plus about $13,436 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Lake Havasu City-Kingman?
The median was $46,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,180, the 90th $60,990, and the middle half earned $37,940 to $51,440.
Is Lake Havasu City-Kingman cheaper than the rest of Arizona for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $46,280 against $50,590 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is the Arizona nonmetro area at $46,530, the next down Yuma at $44,970.
How many bookkeepers work in Lake Havasu City-Kingman?
BLS counts about 380 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Arizona total of 22,690. 6 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Yuma, with about 460.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a payroll specialist in Lake Havasu City-Kingman?
Yes: $690 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,280 and $45,590.
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.