Bookkeeper salary in Morgantown, WV
Morgantown pays bookkeepers close to the West Virginia norm. The median is $42,810 a year1, about level with the West Virginia statewide median of $42,890 and 15.5% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally that is #478 of 521 areas, in the bottom tenth. BLS counts about 630 people in this job here, 8% of the West Virginia total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Morgantown, WV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Morgantown against West Virginia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $31,600 | $42,810 | $57,310 | |
| West Virginia | $30,890 | $42,890 | $58,560 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Morgantown earns $36,110–$47,910. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $57,310, 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 $11,800 wide, against $13,070 across West Virginia and $17,950 nationally: employers in Morgantown 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 | $31,600 | $2,633 | $15.19 | $40,774 |
| 25th percentile | $36,110 | $3,009 | $17.36 | $46,594 |
| Median | $42,810 | $3,568 | $20.58 | $55,239 |
| 75th percentile | $47,910 | $3,992 | $23.03 | $61,819 |
| 90th percentile | $57,310 | $4,776 | $27.55 | $73,948 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,700 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $5,100, or about $6,581 once benefits are added. 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Morgantown, and the West Virginia statewide median of $42,890 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local bookkeepers earn.
What a hire really costs in Morgantown
At the $42,810 median, a local hire costs about $55,239 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,429 here. 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 Morgantown
Of the 16 roles we track in Morgantown, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($45,720) and administrative assistants ($41,810). Project Coordinator is the highest at $80,900.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +27.7% | 180 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +6.8% | 130 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 630 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -2.3% | 790 | |
| HR Assistant | -5.5% | 30 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 16 roles we track in Morgantown (-15.5%), between accountants (-14.3%) and customer support specialists (-16.4%). The typical role here is at -16.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 11.4% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Morgantown, 13.0% across West Virginia and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in West Virginia
Across the 9 areas of West Virginia with data for this job, the median runs from $38,450 in the Southern West Virginia nonmetro area to $45,140 in Weirton-Steubenville, a gap of $6,690 a year. Of the 4 areas in West Virginia with more bookkeepers than Morgantown, 3 pay less: the Northern West Virginia nonmetro area ($41,390), Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY ($42,720) and the Southern West Virginia nonmetro area ($38,450).
| Area | Median | vs Morgantown | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | +5.1% | 400 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | +4.3% | 520 | |
| Charleston, WV | +1.3% | 1,050 | |
| Morgantown, WV | this area | 630 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY | -0.2% | 1,550 | |
| Beckley, WV | -0.6% | 450 | |
| Northern West Virginia (Nonmetro) | -3.3% | 1,690 |
Morgantown against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Morgantown is #370 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 West Virginia, Eagle Pass and Jacksonville pay just above Morgantown and Columbus and Altoona just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Morgantown. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Morgantown | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | +12.8% | 630 | jobs | |
| St. George, UT | +10.1% | 620 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | +0.2% | 500 | pay | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | +0.2% | 190 | pay | |
| Morgantown, WV | this area | 630 | ||
| Columbus, GA-AL | -0.0% | 920 | pay | |
| Altoona, PA | -0.4% | 470 | pay | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | -6.0% | 630 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Morgantown, WV?
About $55,239 a year at the median, or $4,603 a month: $42,810 in pay plus about $12,429 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Morgantown?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $42,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,600, the 90th $57,310, and the middle half earned $36,110 to $47,910.
Is Morgantown cheaper than the rest of West Virginia for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $42,810 against $42,890 statewide. The next area up in West Virginia is Charleston at $43,350, the next down Huntington-Ashland at $42,720.
How many bookkeepers work in Morgantown?
BLS counts about 630 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the West Virginia total of 7,620. 4 areas in West Virginia have more; the closest in size is the Southern West Virginia nonmetro area, with about 870.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Morgantown?
Yes: $1,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $42,810 and $41,810.
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.