Bookkeeper salary in Omaha, NE-IA
Bookkeepers earn more in Omaha than anywhere else in Nebraska. Expect a median of $49,230 a year1, 4.5% above the Nebraska statewide median of $47,110 and 2.8% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #172 of 521. With about 4,110 bookkeepers, no area in Nebraska employs more.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Omaha, NE-IA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Omaha against Nebraska and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $36,160 | $49,230 | $65,550 | |
| Nebraska | $33,060 | $47,110 | $62,460 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Omaha earns $43,480–$58,460. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $65,550, 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 $14,980 wide, against $15,900 across Nebraska and $17,950 nationally: employers in Omaha 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 | $36,160 | $3,013 | $17.38 | $46,658 |
| 25th percentile | $43,480 | $3,623 | $20.90 | $56,103 |
| Median | $49,230 | $4,102 | $23.67 | $63,523 |
| 75th percentile | $58,460 | $4,872 | $28.11 | $75,432 |
| 90th percentile | $65,550 | $5,462 | $31.51 | $84,581 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,230 over the median, the 25th only $5,750 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,910 a year in employer cost. 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 Omaha, and the Nebraska statewide median of $47,110 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Omaha
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 $14,293 to the $49,230 median and brings it to $63,523 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 Omaha
Of the 17 roles we track in Omaha, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($56,870) and administrative assistants ($47,760). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,460.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +22.1% | 3,430 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +15.5% | 460 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 4,110 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.0% | 7,090 | |
| HR Assistant | -3.2% | 210 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Omaha (-2.8%), between payroll specialists (-2.4%) and HR assistants (-5.8%). The typical role here is at -2.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 8.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Omaha, 10.1% across Nebraska and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nebraska
Across the 6 areas of Nebraska with data for this job, the median runs from $42,180 in the Northwest Nebraska nonmetro area to $49,230 in Omaha, a gap of $7,050 a year. No other area in Nebraska has as many bookkeepers, and all 5 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Omaha | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | this area | 4,110 | |
| Lincoln, NE | -2.6% | 1,660 | |
| Grand Island, NE | -5.3% | 440 | |
| Northeast Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -9.9% | 1,050 | |
| South Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -10.2% | 1,990 | |
| Northwest Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -14.3% | 500 |
Omaha against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Omaha is #58 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nebraska, Medford and Grants Pass pay just above Omaha and Iowa City and Elkhart-Goshen just below. All four are within $40 a year of the median in Omaha. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Omaha | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +8.8% | 4,170 | jobs | |
| Boise City, ID | +1.0% | 4,190 | jobs | |
| Grants Pass, OR | +0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | +0.1% | 1,340 | pay | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | this area | 4,110 | ||
| Iowa City, IA | -0.0% | 660 | pay | |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | -0.1% | 1,190 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -5.1% | 4,060 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Omaha, NE-IA?
About $63,523 a year at the median, or $5,294 a month: $49,230 in pay plus about $14,293 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Omaha?
The median was $49,230 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,160, the 90th $65,550, and the middle half earned $43,480 to $58,460.
Is Omaha the most expensive area in Nebraska for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $49,230 is the highest of 6 areas in Nebraska. Lincoln comes next at $47,930.
How many bookkeepers work in Omaha?
BLS counts about 4,110 in the May 2025 survey. No other area in Nebraska has as many.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Omaha?
Yes: $1,470 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,230 and $47,760.
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.