Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Minnesota
The median bookkeeper in Minnesota earned $54,600 a year in May 2025[1], 7.8% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Minnesota at #10 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $37,800 | $54,600 | $73,450 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Minnesota earns $46,970–$62,640; the top tenth earns $73,450 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 Minnesota median that makes about $78,000 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 Minnesota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $67,120 | 790 | |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,280 | 16,510 | |
| Mankato, MN | $60,880 | 490 | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $60,280 | 1,080 | |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,130 | 880 | |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $60,210 | 1,300 | |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $60,280 | 2,050 | |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $60,670 | 460 | |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $58,730 | 1,470 |
Rochester, MN pays the most ($58,350) and Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area the least ($49,620): $8,730 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.
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Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Minnesota?
The median was $54,600 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,970 to $62,640.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Minnesota?
About $78,000 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Minnesota do bookkeepers earn the most?
Rochester, MN, with a median of $58,350 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/
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