Bookkeeper salary in Ogden, UT
For this job Ogden sits right at the Utah figure, with a median of $49,440 a year1. That is about level with the Utah statewide median of $49,440, and 2.4% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #159 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 1,700 people in this job here, 13% of the Utah total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Ogden, UT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Ogden against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $35,890 | $49,440 | $66,350 | |
| Utah | $35,910 | $49,440 | $66,580 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Ogden earns $41,720–$58,980. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $66,350, 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 $17,260 wide, against $18,070 across Utah and $17,950 nationally: employers in Ogden 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 | $35,890 | $2,991 | $17.25 | $46,310 |
| 25th percentile | $41,720 | $3,477 | $20.06 | $53,832 |
| Median | $49,440 | $4,120 | $23.77 | $63,794 |
| 75th percentile | $58,980 | $4,915 | $28.36 | $76,103 |
| 90th percentile | $66,350 | $5,529 | $31.90 | $85,613 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $9,540 a year in pay and about $12,310 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,720 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 median and the 75th percentile in Ogden, and the Utah statewide median of $49,440 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Ogden
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 $14,354 to the $49,440 median and brings it to $63,794 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 Ogden
Of the 16 roles we track in Ogden, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between HR assistants ($49,940) and e-commerce order specialists ($47,300). Project Coordinator is the highest at $104,360.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +9.3% | 380 | |
| HR Assistant | +1.0% | 110 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,700 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -4.3% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -6.9% | 2,210 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 16 roles we track in Ogden (-2.4%), between accountants (-2.0%) and virtual receptionists (-3.2%). The typical role here is at -3.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 7.7% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Ogden, 7.1% across Utah and 9.4% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $45,080 in the High Desert Utah nonmetro area to $51,320 in Salt Lake City-Murray, a gap of $6,240 a year. Of the 2 areas in Utah with more bookkeepers than Ogden, 1 pays less: Provo-Orem, UT ($47,600).
| Area | Median | vs Ogden | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +3.8% | 6,310 | |
| Ogden, UT | this area | 1,700 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | -3.7% | 2,180 | |
| St. George, UT | -4.7% | 620 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -6.5% | 580 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | -7.3% | 450 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -8.8% | 850 |
Ogden against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Ogden is #149 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Utah, Houston-Pasadena and Salisbury pay just above Ogden and Bismarck and Glens Falls just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Ogden. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Ogden | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | +11.3% | 1,730 | jobs | |
| Salisbury, MD | +0.2% | 450 | pay | |
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | +0.0% | 26,090 | pay | |
| Ogden, UT | this area | 1,700 | ||
| Bismarck, ND | -0.3% | 690 | pay | |
| Glens Falls, NY | -0.3% | 500 | pay | |
| Lincoln, NE | -3.1% | 1,660 | jobs | |
| Rapid City, SD | -5.3% | 1,720 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Ogden, UT?
About $63,794 a year at the median, or $5,316 a month: $49,440 in pay plus about $14,354 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Ogden?
The median was $49,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,890, the 90th $66,350, and the middle half earned $41,720 to $58,980.
Is Ogden cheaper than the rest of Utah for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $49,440 against $49,440 statewide. The next area up in Utah is Salt Lake City-Murray at $51,320, the next down Provo-Orem at $47,600.
How many bookkeepers work in Ogden?
BLS counts about 1,700 in the May 2025 survey. That is 13% of the Utah total of 12,650. Only Salt Lake City-Murray and Provo-Orem have more in Utah.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an e-commerce order specialist in Ogden?
Yes: $2,140 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,440 and $47,300.
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.