Bookkeeper salary in Medford, OR
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Medford than in Oregon or the country as a whole. The median is $49,270 a year1: 8.9% below the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 and 2.8% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #169 of 521. BLS counts about 1,340 people in this job here, 6% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Medford, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Medford against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | $36,020 | $49,270 | $66,410 | |
| Oregon | $37,750 | $54,060 | $74,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Medford earns $43,640–$58,090. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $66,410, only 1.8 times the bottom tenth, against 2.1 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,450 wide, against $17,200 across Oregon and $17,950 nationally: employers in Medford 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 | $36,020 | $3,002 | $17.32 | $46,477 |
| 25th percentile | $43,640 | $3,637 | $20.98 | $56,310 |
| Median | $49,270 | $4,106 | $23.69 | $63,574 |
| 75th percentile | $58,090 | $4,841 | $27.93 | $74,955 |
| 90th percentile | $66,410 | $5,534 | $31.93 | $85,690 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $8,820 over the median, the 25th only $5,630 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,381 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 median and the 75th percentile in Medford, and the Oregon statewide median of $54,060 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Medford
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 $14,304 to the $49,270 median and brings it to $63,574 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 Medford
Of the 17 roles we track in Medford, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between HR assistants ($50,650) and administrative assistants ($48,310). Project Coordinator is the highest at $91,030.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +8.6% | 150 | |
| HR Assistant | +2.8% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,340 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -1.9% | 880 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.1% | 1,180 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 17 roles we track in Medford (-2.8%), between data entry specialists (-2.7%) and accountants (-3.0%). The typical role here is at -5.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 15.8% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Medford, 11.5% across Oregon and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $46,660 in the Central Oregon nonmetro area to $57,040 in Portland-Vancouver, a gap of $10,380 a year. Of the 5 areas in Oregon with more bookkeepers than Medford, 1 pays less: the Coast Oregon nonmetro area ($48,820).
| Area | Median | vs Medford | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | +3.1% | 540 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.8% | 1,780 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | +0.0% | 370 | |
| Medford, OR | this area | 1,340 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.5% | 820 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.9% | 1,360 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | -5.3% | 630 |
Medford against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Medford is #197 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Eau Claire and Utica-Rome pay just above Medford and Omaha and Iowa City just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Medford. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Medford | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | +0.7% | 1,350 | jobs | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | +0.0% | 1,770 | pay | |
| Eau Claire, WI | +0.0% | 780 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | this area | 1,340 | ||
| Omaha, NE-IA | -0.1% | 4,110 | pay | |
| Iowa City, IA | -0.1% | 660 | pay | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | -2.9% | 1,360 | jobs | |
| Evansville, IN | -5.3% | 1,320 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Medford, OR?
About $63,574 a year at the median, or $5,298 a month: $49,270 in pay plus about $14,304 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Medford?
The median was $49,270 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,020, the 90th $66,410, and the middle half earned $43,640 to $58,090.
Is Medford cheaper than the rest of Oregon for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,270 against $54,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Grants Pass at $49,270, the next down the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area at $49,010.
How many bookkeepers work in Medford?
BLS counts about 1,340 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Oregon total of 21,710. 5 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is the Coast Oregon nonmetro area, with about 1,360.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Medford?
Yes: $960 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,270 and $48,310.
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.