Bookkeeper salary in Manchester-Nashua, NH
No other area in New Hampshire pays bookkeepers more than Manchester-Nashua: the median is $52,550 a year1. That is about level with the New Hampshire statewide median of $52,450, and 3.7% above the US median of $50,670. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#76 of 521). It is the largest market for the job in New Hampshire: about 1,990 people, 28% of the New Hampshire total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Manchester-Nashua, NH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Manchester-Nashua against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $37,130 | $52,550 | $72,430 | |
| New Hampshire | $36,400 | $52,450 | $72,260 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Manchester-Nashua earns $46,670–$61,620. The top tenth earns $72,430 or more, 2.0 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 $14,950 wide, against $16,160 across New Hampshire and $17,950 nationally: employers in Manchester-Nashua 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 | $37,130 | $3,094 | $17.85 | $47,910 |
| 25th percentile | $46,670 | $3,889 | $22.44 | $60,219 |
| Median | $52,550 | $4,379 | $25.26 | $67,806 |
| 75th percentile | $61,620 | $5,135 | $29.62 | $79,510 |
| 90th percentile | $72,430 | $6,036 | $34.82 | $93,458 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,070 over the median, the 25th only $5,880 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,703 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 25th percentile and the median in Manchester-Nashua, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $52,450 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Manchester-Nashua
At the $52,550 median, a local hire costs about $67,806 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $15,256 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 Manchester-Nashua
Of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between HR assistants ($53,340) and customer support specialists ($49,630). Project Coordinator is the highest at $90,180.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +18.1% | 500 | |
| HR Assistant | +1.5% | 120 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,990 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -5.6% | 4,680 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -7.9% | 1,020 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua (+3.7%), between e-commerce order specialists (+4.5%) and sales development representatives (+1.3%). The typical role here is at -0.0%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Manchester-Nashua than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 8.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Manchester-Nashua, 9.6% across New Hampshire and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $49,160 in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $52,550 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $3,390 a year. No other area in New Hampshire has as many bookkeepers, and all 3 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 1,990 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -2.0% | 810 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -5.5% | 990 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -6.5% | 390 |
Manchester-Nashua against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Manchester-Nashua is #123 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside New Hampshire, Charlottesville and Philadelphia-Camden pay just above Manchester-Nashua and Midland and Reno just below. All four are within $550 a year of the median in Manchester-Nashua. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | +16.3% | 2,040 | jobs | |
| Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ | +0.3% | 22,660 | pay | |
| Charlottesville, VA | +0.2% | 870 | pay | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 1,990 | ||
| Midland, TX | -0.6% | 1,440 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | -1.0% | 3,160 | pay | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | -3.9% | 1,940 | jobs | |
| Fort Wayne, IN | -9.1% | 1,970 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Manchester-Nashua, NH?
About $67,806 a year at the median, or $5,651 a month: $52,550 in pay plus about $15,256 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Manchester-Nashua?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $52,550 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,130, the 90th $72,430, and the middle half earned $46,670 to $61,620.
Is Manchester-Nashua the most expensive area in New Hampshire for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $52,550 is the highest of 4 areas in New Hampshire. The Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area comes next at $51,490.
How many bookkeepers work in Manchester-Nashua?
BLS counts about 1,990 in the May 2025 survey. That is 28% of the New Hampshire total of 7,180. No other area in New Hampshire has as many.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a customer support specialist in Manchester-Nashua?
Yes: $2,920 a year more at the median. The medians are $52,550 and $49,630.
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.