Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median bookkeeper in Nevada earned $50,380 a year in May 2025[1], 0.6% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Nevada at #20 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $36,650 | $50,380 | $71,890 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Nevada earns $43,800–$60,290; the top tenth earns $71,890 or more, 2.0 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 Nevada median that makes about $71,971 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 Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $63,000 | 3,160 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $60,350 | 910 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $59,810 | 10,320 | |
| Carson City, NV | $59,030 | 550 |
Reno, NV pays the most ($52,000) and Carson City, NV the least ($48,240): $3,760 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.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | +0.4% | |
| Maine | +0.3% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| Wisconsin | -0.1% | |
| North Dakota | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Nevada?
The median was $50,380 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,800 to $60,290.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Nevada?
About $71,971 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nevada do bookkeepers earn the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $52,000 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.