Bookkeeper salary in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Racine-Mount Pleasant than in Wisconsin or the country as a whole. The median is $48,980 a year1: 2.7% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 and 3.3% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #184 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 580 people in this job here, 2% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Racine-Mount Pleasant against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $36,230 | $48,980 | $64,760 | |
| Wisconsin | $36,350 | $50,340 | $65,460 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Racine-Mount Pleasant earns $43,070–$58,710. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $64,760, 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 $15,640 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($14,800) 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 | $36,230 | $3,019 | $17.42 | $46,748 |
| 25th percentile | $43,070 | $3,589 | $20.71 | $55,574 |
| Median | $48,980 | $4,082 | $23.55 | $63,200 |
| 75th percentile | $58,710 | $4,892 | $28.23 | $75,755 |
| 90th percentile | $64,760 | $5,397 | $31.13 | $83,561 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,730 over the median, the 25th only $5,910 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,555 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Racine-Mount Pleasant
At the $48,980 median, a local hire costs about $63,200 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,220 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant
Of the 16 roles we track in Racine-Mount Pleasant, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($52,000) and medical administrative assistants ($47,750). Project Coordinator is the highest at $96,460.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +18.8% | 70 | |
| Paralegal | +6.2% | 130 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 580 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.5% | 80 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -4.0% | 670 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #8 of the 16 roles we track in Racine-Mount Pleasant (-3.3%), between administrative assistants (-1.1%) and project coordinators (-5.7%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 9.3% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Racine-Mount Pleasant, 9.3% across Wisconsin and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $47,540 in the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $53,240 in Madison, a gap of $5,700 a year. Of the 13 areas in Wisconsin with more bookkeepers than Racine-Mount Pleasant, 3 pay less: the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($48,570), La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN ($48,970) and Wausau, WI ($48,880).
| Area | Median | vs Racine-Mount Pleasant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | +0.4% | 1,570 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 1,780 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +0.0% | 600 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | this area | 580 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -0.0% | 720 | |
| Wausau, WI | -0.2% | 600 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 1,780 |
Racine-Mount Pleasant against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Racine-Mount Pleasant is #390 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Bangor pay just above Racine-Mount Pleasant and Dayton-Kettering and Odessa just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Racine-Mount Pleasant. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Racine-Mount Pleasant | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | +0.0% | 780 | pay | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | +0.0% | 2,600 | pay | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | this area | 580 | ||
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | -0.0% | 2,570 | pay | |
| Odessa, TX | -0.1% | 880 | pay | |
| Decatur, AL | -6.0% | 580 | jobs | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -9.2% | 580 | jobs | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | -20.8% | 580 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI?
About $63,200 a year at the median, or $5,267 a month: $48,980 in pay plus about $14,220 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Racine-Mount Pleasant?
The median was $48,980 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,230, the 90th $64,760, and the middle half earned $43,070 to $58,710.
Is Racine-Mount Pleasant cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $48,980 against $50,340 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Janesville-Beloit at $48,990, the next down La Crosse-Onalaska at $48,970.
How many bookkeepers work in Racine-Mount Pleasant?
BLS counts about 580 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Wisconsin total of 25,960. 13 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Kenosha, with about 590.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Racine-Mount Pleasant?
Yes: $1,230 a year more at the median. The medians are $48,980 and $47,750.
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.