Bookkeeper salary in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV
Las Vegas-Henderson pays bookkeepers close to the Nevada norm. The median is $49,960 a year1, about level with the Nevada statewide median of $50,380 and 1.4% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #139 of 521 areas. With about 10,320 bookkeepers, 68% of the Nevada total, no area in Nevada employs more.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $36,930 | $49,960 | $68,860 | |
| Nevada | $36,650 | $50,380 | $71,890 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $43,570–$59,810. The top tenth earns $68,860 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 $16,240 wide, against $16,490 across Nevada and $17,950 nationally: employers in Las Vegas-Henderson 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 | $36,930 | $3,078 | $17.75 | $47,652 |
| 25th percentile | $43,570 | $3,631 | $20.95 | $56,219 |
| Median | $49,960 | $4,163 | $24.02 | $64,465 |
| 75th percentile | $59,810 | $4,984 | $28.75 | $77,174 |
| 90th percentile | $68,860 | $5,738 | $33.11 | $88,852 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,850 over the median, the 25th only $6,390 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,710 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 Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $50,380 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
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 $14,505 to the $49,960 median and brings it to $64,465 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 Las Vegas-Henderson
Of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($58,570) and HR assistants ($47,900). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,940.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +22.1% | 8,130 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +17.2% | 940 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 10,320 | |
| HR Assistant | -4.1% | 970 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -6.4% | 5,400 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (-1.4%), between payroll specialists (+0.5%) and project coordinators (-2.3%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 9.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 10.5% across Nevada and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $48,240 in Carson City to $52,000 in Reno, a gap of $3,760 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many bookkeepers, and 1 of the other 3 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | +4.1% | 3,160 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | +3.3% | 910 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 10,320 | |
| Carson City, NV | -3.4% | 550 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #25 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nevada, St. Louis and Tampa-St. Petersburg pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Crestview-Fort Walton Beach and Jacksonville just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL | +0.3% | 12,750 | pay | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | +0.0% | 9,950 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 10,320 | ||
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | -0.0% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | -0.2% | 6,780 | pay | |
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | -2.4% | 10,000 | jobs | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | -3.0% | 11,440 | jobs | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -5.4% | 9,250 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $64,465 a year at the median, or $5,372 a month: $49,960 in pay plus about $14,505 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Las Vegas-Henderson?
The median was $49,960 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,930, the 90th $68,860, and the middle half earned $43,570 to $59,810.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson cheaper than the rest of Nevada for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $49,960 against $50,380 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area at $51,600, the next down Carson City at $48,240.
How many bookkeepers work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 10,320 in the May 2025 survey. That is 68% of the Nevada total of 15,180. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Yes: $2,060 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,960 and $47,900.
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.