Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in New Hampshire
The median bookkeeper in New Hampshire earned $52,450 a year in May 2025[1], 3.5% above the US median of $50,670. That puts New Hampshire at #15 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $36,400 | $52,450 | $72,260 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in New Hampshire earns $44,980–$61,140; the top tenth earns $72,260 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 New Hampshire median that makes about $74,929 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 New Hampshire
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $61,620 | 1,990 | |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $59,680 | 810 | |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $59,340 | 990 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $58,950 | 390 |
Manchester-Nashua, NH pays the most ($52,550) and Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area the least ($49,160): $3,390 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 New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | +2.1% | |
| Rhode Island | +1.6% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.0% | |
| Delaware | -1.3% | |
| Virginia | -1.6% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in New Hampshire?
The median was $52,450 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $44,980 to $61,140.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in New Hampshire?
About $74,929 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Hampshire do bookkeepers earn the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median of $52,550 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.