Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Michigan
The median bookkeeper in Michigan earned $48,980 a year in May 2025[1], 3.3% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Michigan at #27 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $36,250 | $48,980 | $67,480 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Michigan earns $42,740–$58,530; the top tenth earns $67,480 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 Michigan median that makes about $69,971 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 Michigan
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,340 | 14,730 | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,290 | 1,510 | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $59,470 | 1,940 | |
| Jackson, MI | $58,070 | 500 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $58,390 | 5,070 | |
| Monroe, MI | $57,550 | 290 | |
| Niles, MI | $56,630 | 500 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $56,910 | 1,040 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $57,240 | 440 | |
| Bay City, MI | $59,060 | 330 | |
| Battle Creek, MI | $56,460 | 370 | |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $55,600 | 1,200 | |
| Flint, MI | $57,720 | 990 | |
| Midland, MI | $56,030 | 370 | |
| Saginaw, MI | $54,080 | 670 | |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $55,080 | 1,410 | |
| Traverse City, MI | $53,300 | 890 | |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $52,920 | 1,170 | |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $53,710 | 1,190 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI pays the most ($51,480) and Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area the least ($45,230): $6,250 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 Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +0.8% | |
| Florida | +0.7% | |
| Michigan | +0.0% | |
| Texas | -0.1% | |
| Ohio | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Michigan?
The median was $48,980 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,740 to $58,530.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Michigan?
About $69,971 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Michigan do bookkeepers earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $51,480 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.