Bookkeeper salary in Punta Gorda, FL
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Punta Gorda than in Florida or the country as a whole. The median is $47,860 a year1: 3.0% below the Florida statewide median of $49,330 and 5.5% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #244 of 521. About 520 bookkeepers work here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Punta Gorda, FL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Punta Gorda against Florida and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | $37,380 | $47,860 | $65,450 | |
| Florida | $36,680 | $49,330 | $72,260 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Punta Gorda earns $41,950–$57,510. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $65,450, 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 $15,560 wide, against $17,070 across Florida and $17,950 nationally: employers in Punta Gorda 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 | $37,380 | $3,115 | $17.97 | $48,232 |
| 25th percentile | $41,950 | $3,496 | $20.17 | $54,129 |
| Median | $47,860 | $3,988 | $23.01 | $61,755 |
| 75th percentile | $57,510 | $4,792 | $27.65 | $74,206 |
| 90th percentile | $65,450 | $5,454 | $31.47 | $84,452 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,650 over the median, the 25th only $5,910 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,452 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 Punta Gorda, and the Florida statewide median of $49,330 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Punta Gorda
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 $13,895 to the $47,860 median and brings it to $61,755 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 Punta Gorda
Of the 15 roles we track in Punta Gorda, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($48,910) and administrative assistants ($43,670). Project Coordinator is the highest at $79,890.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +5.6% | 50 | |
| Paralegal | +2.2% | 130 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 520 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.8% | 640 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.4% | 700 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Punta Gorda (-5.5%), between data entry specialists (-4.8%) and administrative assistants (-8.1%). The typical role here is at -13.3%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Punta Gorda than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.3% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Punta Gorda, 7.7% across Florida and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Florida
Across the 24 areas of Florida with data for this job, the median runs from $44,360 in Homosassa Springs to $51,000 in Naples-Marco Island, a gap of $6,640 a year. Of the 20 areas in Florida with more bookkeepers than Punta Gorda, 8 pay less, the largest of them Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL ($46,860), Palm Bay-Melbourne, FL ($46,960) and Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL ($47,520).
| Area | Median | vs Punta Gorda | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | +1.3% | 11,440 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | +0.7% | 1,450 | |
| Gainesville, FL | +0.0% | 1,090 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | this area | 520 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -0.7% | 1,810 | |
| North Florida (Nonmetro) | -1.0% | 1,010 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -1.3% | 1,660 |
Punta Gorda against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Punta Gorda is #419 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Florida, Lincoln and South Bend-Mishawaka pay just above Punta Gorda and Davenport-Moline and Toledo just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Punta Gorda. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Punta Gorda | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | +0.2% | 1,110 | pay | |
| Lincoln, NE | +0.1% | 1,660 | pay | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | this area | 520 | ||
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | -0.0% | 1,360 | pay | |
| Toledo, OH | -0.0% | 2,200 | pay | |
| Dubuque, IA | -0.5% | 520 | jobs | |
| Springfield, OH | -4.4% | 520 | jobs | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | -6.7% | 520 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Punta Gorda, FL?
About $61,755 a year at the median, or $5,146 a month: $47,860 in pay plus about $13,895 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Punta Gorda?
The median was $47,860 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,380, the 90th $65,450, and the middle half earned $41,950 to $57,510.
Is Punta Gorda cheaper than the rest of Florida for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $47,860 against $49,330 statewide. The next area up in Florida is Gainesville at $47,870, the next down Deltona-Daytona Beach at $47,520.
How many bookkeepers work in Punta Gorda?
BLS counts about 520 in the May 2025 survey. 20 areas in Florida have more; the closest in size is Sebastian-Vero Beach, with about 580.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Punta Gorda?
Yes: $4,190 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,860 and $43,670.
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.