Bookkeeper salary in Niles, MI
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Niles than in Michigan or the country as a whole. The median is $48,070 a year1: 1.9% below the Michigan statewide median of $48,980 and 5.1% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #231 of 521. About 500 bookkeepers work here, 1% of the Michigan total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Niles, MI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Niles against Michigan and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles, MI | $35,370 | $48,070 | $62,540 | |
| Michigan | $36,250 | $48,980 | $67,480 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Niles earns $40,510–$56,630. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $62,540, 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 $16,120 wide, between the figure for Michigan ($15,790) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,370 | $2,948 | $17.00 | $45,639 |
| 25th percentile | $40,510 | $3,376 | $19.48 | $52,271 |
| Median | $48,070 | $4,006 | $23.11 | $62,026 |
| 75th percentile | $56,630 | $4,719 | $27.23 | $73,071 |
| 90th percentile | $62,540 | $5,212 | $30.07 | $80,697 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $7,560 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $8,560, or about $11,045 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 median and the 75th percentile in Niles, and the Michigan statewide median of $48,980 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Niles
At the $48,070 median, a local hire costs about $62,026 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,956 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 Niles
Of the 15 roles we track in Niles, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($49,410) and e-commerce order specialists ($44,010). Project Coordinator is the highest at $90,590.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +7.8% | 60 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +2.8% | 50 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 500 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -8.4% | 40 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -9.3% | 930 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Niles (-5.1%), between e-commerce order specialists (-4.7%) and virtual receptionists (-8.3%). The typical role here is at -10.0%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Niles than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 10.5% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Niles, 9.4% across Michigan and 8.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Michigan
Across the 19 areas of Michigan with data for this job, the median runs from $45,230 in the Northern Michigan nonmetro area to $51,480 in Detroit-Warren, a gap of $6,250 a year. Of the 12 areas in Michigan with more bookkeepers than Niles, 8 pay less, the largest of them the Mid Michigan nonmetro area ($46,440), the Southern Michigan nonmetro area ($47,020) and the Northern Michigan nonmetro area ($45,230).
| Area | Median | vs Niles | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI | +1.3% | 500 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +1.0% | 5,070 | |
| Monroe, MI | +0.3% | 290 | |
| Niles, MI | this area | 500 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | -0.1% | 1,040 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | -0.3% | 440 | |
| Bay City, MI | -0.7% | 330 |
Niles against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Niles is #428 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Michigan, San Antonio-New Braunfels and Casper pay just above Niles and Honolulu and Lexington-Fayette just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Niles. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Niles | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls, NY | +2.6% | 500 | jobs | |
| Casper, WY | +0.2% | 460 | pay | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | +0.2% | 8,960 | pay | |
| Niles, MI | this area | 500 | ||
| Honolulu, HI | -0.1% | 3,590 | pay | |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | -0.1% | 3,120 | pay | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | -2.0% | 500 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | -10.7% | 500 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Niles, MI?
About $62,026 a year at the median, or $5,169 a month: $48,070 in pay plus about $13,956 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Niles?
The median was $48,070 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,370, the 90th $62,540, and the middle half earned $40,510 to $56,630.
Is Niles cheaper than the rest of Michigan for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $48,070 against $48,980 statewide. The next area up in Michigan is Monroe at $48,210, the next down Kalamazoo-Portage at $48,040.
How many bookkeepers work in Niles?
BLS counts about 500 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Michigan total of 37,550. 13 areas in Michigan have more; the closest in size is Jackson, with about 500.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an e-commerce order specialist in Niles?
Yes: $4,060 a year more at the median. The medians are $48,070 and $44,010.
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.