Bookkeeper salary in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $44,290 a year1: 10.3% below the Georgia statewide median of $49,350 and 12.6% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#443 of 521). About 1,060 bookkeepers work here, 3% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | $28,320 | $44,290 | $63,310 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $32,810 | $49,350 | $71,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area earns $36,400–$52,920. The top tenth earns $63,310 or more, 2.2 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 $16,520 wide, against $19,600 across Georgia and $17,950 nationally: employers in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area 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 | $28,320 | $2,360 | $13.62 | $36,542 |
| 25th percentile | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 | $46,968 |
| Median | $44,290 | $3,691 | $21.29 | $57,148 |
| 75th percentile | $52,920 | $4,410 | $25.44 | $68,284 |
| 90th percentile | $63,310 | $5,276 | $30.44 | $81,690 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,630 a year in pay and about $11,135 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,890 in pay. 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 the Middle Georgia nonmetro area, and the Georgia statewide median of $49,350 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area
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 $12,858 to the $44,290 median and brings it to $57,148 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 the Middle Georgia nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($48,440) and HR assistants ($40,700). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,400.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +21.2% | 120 | |
| Paralegal | +9.4% | 140 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,060 | |
| HR Assistant | -8.1% | 80 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -11.4% | 30 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 17 roles we track in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area (-12.6%), between accountants (-8.7%) and data entry specialists (-14.1%). The typical role here is at -18.3%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 10.3% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area, 7.6% across Georgia and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $42,800 in Columbus to $51,170 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $8,370 a year. Of the 5 areas in Georgia with more bookkeepers than the Middle Georgia nonmetro area, 1 pays less: the South Georgia nonmetro area ($44,210).
| Area | Median | vs the Middle Georgia nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | +2.1% | 360 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | +2.1% | 1,460 | |
| Valdosta, GA | +0.6% | 450 | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,060 | |
| South Georgia (Nonmetro) | -0.2% | 1,560 | |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 710 | |
| Albany, GA | -2.3% | 420 |
the Middle Georgia nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Middle Georgia nonmetro area is #257 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Georgia, Rocky Mount and Homosassa Springs pay just above the Middle Georgia nonmetro area and San Angelo and Auburn-Opelika just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Middle Georgia nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | +32.2% | 1,070 | jobs | |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | +29.4% | 1,070 | jobs | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | +0.2% | 310 | pay | |
| Rocky Mount, NC | +0.1% | 590 | pay | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,060 | ||
| San Angelo, TX | -0.0% | 490 | pay | |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | -0.0% | 560 | pay | |
| Laredo, TX | -10.3% | 1,070 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Middle Georgia (Nonmetro)?
About $57,148 a year at the median, or $4,762 a month: $44,290 in pay plus about $12,858 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $44,290 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $28,320, the 90th $63,310, and the middle half earned $36,400 to $52,920.
Is the Middle Georgia nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Georgia for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $44,290 against $49,350 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Valdosta at $44,540, the next down the South Georgia nonmetro area at $44,210.
How many bookkeepers work in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 1,060 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Georgia total of 38,700. 5 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Savannah, with about 1,350.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in the Middle Georgia nonmetro area?
Yes: $3,590 a year more at the median. The medians are $44,290 and $40,700.
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.