Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median bookkeeper in Maine earned $50,510 a year in May 2025[1], 0.3% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Maine at #19 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $40,000 | $50,510 | $69,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Maine earns $45,100–$60,210; the top tenth earns $69,990 or more, 1.7 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 Maine median that makes about $72,157 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 Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $62,070 | 2,670 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $60,530 | 540 | |
| Bangor, ME | $58,010 | 780 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $59,030 | 1,690 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $56,930 | 1,240 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($54,610) and Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,050): $7,560 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.
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Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Maine?
The median was $50,510 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,100 to $60,210.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Maine?
About $72,157 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do bookkeepers earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $54,610 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.