Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Montana
The median bookkeeper in Montana earned $47,270 a year in May 2025[1], 6.7% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Montana at #42 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $34,270 | $47,270 | $63,980 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Montana earns $40,510–$55,790; the top tenth earns $63,980 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 Montana median that makes about $67,529 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 Montana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $60,510 | 940 | |
| Billings, MT | $56,680 | 1,160 | |
| Missoula, MT | $56,150 | 760 | |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $53,580 | 1,380 | |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $53,550 | 940 | |
| Great Falls, MT | $50,820 | 440 | |
| Helena, MT | $55,310 | 650 | |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $51,590 | 550 |
Bozeman, MT pays the most ($49,820) and Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area the least ($45,760): $4,060 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 Montana?
The median was $47,270 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,510 to $55,790.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Montana?
About $67,529 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Montana do bookkeepers earn the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $49,820 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.