Bookkeeper salary in Logan, UT-ID
Logan is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $46,220 a year1 is 6.5% below the Utah statewide median of $49,440, and 8.8% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #349 of 521. BLS counts about 580 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Logan, UT-ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Logan against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT-ID | $32,730 | $46,220 | $62,360 | |
| Utah | $35,910 | $49,440 | $66,580 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $62,360, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Logan earns $38,100–$53,430. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $15,330 wide, against $18,070 across Utah and $17,950 nationally: employers in Logan 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 | $32,730 | $2,728 | $15.74 | $42,232 |
| 25th percentile | $38,100 | $3,175 | $18.32 | $49,161 |
| Median | $46,220 | $3,852 | $22.22 | $59,639 |
| 75th percentile | $53,430 | $4,452 | $25.69 | $68,942 |
| 90th percentile | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 | $80,465 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,120 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,210, or about $9,303 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 median and the 75th percentile in Logan, and the Utah statewide median of $49,440 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Logan
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 $13,419 to the $46,220 median and brings it to $59,639 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 Logan
Of the 15 roles we track in Logan, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($46,290) and administrative assistants ($43,780). Project Coordinator is the highest at $100,340.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +4.5% | 300 | |
| Paralegal | +0.2% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 580 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -5.3% | 540 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -10.8% | 190 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #6 of the 15 roles we track in Logan (-8.8%), between office managers (-8.5%) and medical administrative assistants (-10.2%). The typical role here is at -14.0%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Logan than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Logan, 6.5% across Utah and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $45,080 in the High Desert Utah nonmetro area to $51,320 in Salt Lake City-Murray, a gap of $6,240 a year. Of the 5 areas in Utah with more bookkeepers than Logan, 1 pays less: the High Desert Utah nonmetro area ($45,080).
| Area | Median | vs Logan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +11.0% | 6,310 | |
| Ogden, UT | +7.0% | 1,700 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +3.0% | 2,180 | |
| St. George, UT | +2.0% | 620 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | this area | 580 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 450 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -2.5% | 850 |
Logan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Logan is #389 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Utah, Victoria and Panama City-Panama City Beach pay just above Logan and Killeen-Temple and Pinehurst-Southern Pines just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Logan. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Logan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | +0.0% | 760 | pay | |
| Victoria, TX | +0.0% | 370 | pay | |
| Logan, UT-ID | this area | 580 | ||
| Killeen-Temple, TX | -0.1% | 1,220 | pay | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -0.2% | 410 | pay | |
| Decatur, AL | -0.3% | 580 | jobs | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -3.8% | 580 | jobs | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | -16.0% | 580 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Logan, UT-ID?
About $59,639 a year at the median, or $4,970 a month: $46,220 in pay plus about $13,419 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Logan?
The median was $46,220 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $32,730, the 90th $62,360, and the middle half earned $38,100 to $53,430.
Is Logan cheaper than the rest of Utah for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $46,220 against $49,440 statewide. The next area up in Utah is St. George at $47,130, the next down the Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetro area at $45,850.
How many bookkeepers work in Logan?
BLS counts about 580 in the May 2025 survey. 5 areas in Utah have more; the closest in size is St. George, with about 620.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Logan?
Yes: $2,440 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,220 and $43,780.
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.