Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Maryland
The median bookkeeper in Maryland earned $53,540 a year in May 2025[1], 5.7% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Maryland at #13 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $39,500 | $53,540 | $75,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Maryland earns $45,990–$63,040; the top tenth earns $75,600 or more, 1.9 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 Maryland median that makes about $76,486 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 Maryland
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $62,530 | 8,540 | |
| Lexington Park, MD | $59,930 | 360 | |
| Salisbury, MD | $57,130 | 450 | |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $59,080 | 1,140 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $56,330 | 760 |
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD pays the most ($53,570) and Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the least ($46,490): $7,080 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.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | +1.0% | |
| Colorado | +0.9% | |
| Maryland | +0.0% | |
| Rhode Island | -0.5% | |
| New Hampshire | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Maryland?
The median was $53,540 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,990 to $63,040.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Maryland?
About $76,486 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maryland do bookkeepers earn the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $53,570 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.