Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Massachusetts
The median bookkeeper in Massachusetts earned $59,830 a year in May 2025[1], 18.1% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Massachusetts at #3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $40,760 | $59,830 | $81,080 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Massachusetts earns $49,160–$69,110; the top tenth earns $81,080 or more, 2.0 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 Massachusetts median that makes about $85,471 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 Massachusetts
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $69,620 | 450 | |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $71,660 | 21,170 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $69,370 | 990 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $64,240 | 490 | |
| Worcester, MA | $62,780 | 2,780 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | $63,420 | 530 | |
| Springfield, MA | $61,300 | 1,430 |
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($61,770) and Springfield, MA the least ($54,170): $7,600 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 Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +8.9% | |
| Connecticut | +0.2% | |
| Massachusetts | +0.0% | |
| California | -1.0% | |
| Washington | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Massachusetts?
The median was $59,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $49,160 to $69,110.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Massachusetts?
About $85,471 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Massachusetts do bookkeepers earn the most?
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $61,770 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.