Bookkeeper salary in Muncie, IN
No other area in Indiana pays bookkeepers less than Muncie. The median is $44,650 a year1, 6.6% below the Indiana statewide median of $47,820 and 11.9% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#429 of 521). About 450 bookkeepers work here, 2% of the Indiana total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Muncie, IN. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Muncie against Indiana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie, IN | $31,770 | $44,650 | $60,990 | |
| Indiana | $33,010 | $47,820 | $66,960 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $60,990, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Muncie earns $39,090–$50,590. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $11,500 wide, against $17,800 across Indiana and $17,950 nationally: employers in Muncie 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 | $31,770 | $2,648 | $15.27 | $40,994 |
| 25th percentile | $39,090 | $3,258 | $18.79 | $50,439 |
| Median | $44,650 | $3,721 | $21.47 | $57,613 |
| 75th percentile | $50,590 | $4,216 | $24.32 | $65,277 |
| 90th percentile | $60,990 | $5,082 | $29.32 | $78,697 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $5,940 a year in pay and about $7,665 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $5,560 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Muncie, and the Indiana statewide median of $47,820 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 Muncie
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 $12,963 to the $44,650 median and brings it to $57,613 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 Muncie
Of the 15 roles we track in Muncie, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($46,200) and medical administrative assistants ($40,520). Project Coordinator is the highest at $81,080.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +13.8% | 50 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +3.5% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 450 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -9.2% | 440 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -11.2% | 640 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Muncie (-11.9%), between medical administrative assistants (-11.8%) and sales development representatives (-12.0%). The typical role here is at -18.2%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Muncie than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 12.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Muncie, 11.4% across Indiana and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Indiana
Across the 15 areas of Indiana with data for this job, the median runs from $44,650 in Muncie to $49,190 in Elkhart-Goshen, a gap of $4,540 a year. All 11 areas in Indiana with more bookkeepers than Muncie also pay more, among them Indianapolis-Carmel, IN ($48,750) and Fort Wayne, IN ($47,770).
| Area | Median | vs Muncie | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | +4.5% | 360 | |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | +4.5% | 340 | |
| Central Indiana (Nonmetro) | +3.3% | 1,510 | |
| Terre Haute, IN | +3.2% | 550 | |
| Kokomo, IN | +3.0% | 280 | |
| Southern Indiana (Nonmetro) | +2.4% | 1,720 | |
| Muncie, IN | this area | 450 |
Muncie against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Muncie is #452 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Indiana, Jonesboro and Yuma pay just above Muncie and Wheeling and Lake Charles just below. All four are within $320 a year of the median in Muncie. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Muncie | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | +11.0% | 450 | jobs | |
| Twin Falls, ID | +1.7% | 450 | jobs | |
| Yuma, AZ | +0.7% | 460 | pay | |
| Jonesboro, AR | +0.0% | 470 | pay | |
| Muncie, IN | this area | 450 | ||
| Wheeling, WV-OH | +0.0% | 520 | pay | |
| Lake Charles, LA | -0.2% | 830 | pay | |
| Beckley, WV | -4.7% | 450 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Muncie, IN?
About $57,613 a year at the median, or $4,801 a month: $44,650 in pay plus about $12,963 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Muncie?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $44,650 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,770, the 90th $60,990, and the middle half earned $39,090 to $50,590.
Is Muncie the cheapest area in Indiana for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $44,650 is the lowest of 15 areas in Indiana. The Southern Indiana nonmetro area is next at $45,710.
How many bookkeepers work in Muncie?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Indiana total of 29,910. 11 areas in Indiana have more; the closest in size is Terre Haute, with about 550.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Muncie?
Yes: $4,130 a year more at the median. The medians are $44,650 and $40,520.
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.