Bookkeeper salary in Rome, GA
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Rome than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $45,570 a year1: 7.7% below the Georgia statewide median of $49,350 and 10.1% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #388 of 521. BLS counts about 300 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Rome, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Rome against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome, GA | $33,610 | $45,570 | $62,850 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $32,810 | $49,350 | $71,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $62,850, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Rome earns $38,230–$52,890. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,660 wide, against $19,600 across Georgia and $17,950 nationally: employers in Rome 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 | $33,610 | $2,801 | $16.16 | $43,368 |
| 25th percentile | $38,230 | $3,186 | $18.38 | $49,329 |
| Median | $45,570 | $3,798 | $21.91 | $58,800 |
| 75th percentile | $52,890 | $4,408 | $25.43 | $68,245 |
| 90th percentile | $62,850 | $5,238 | $30.22 | $81,097 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $7,320 a year in pay and about $9,445 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,340 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 Rome, and the Georgia statewide median of $49,350 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Rome
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 $13,230 to the $45,570 median and brings it to $58,800 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 Rome
Of the 13 roles we track in Rome, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between paralegals ($49,140) and medical administrative assistants ($37,680). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,320.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +20.0% | n/a | |
| Paralegal | +7.8% | 90 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 300 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -17.3% | 350 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -17.6% | 350 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 13 roles we track in Rome (-10.1%), between virtual receptionists (-8.4%) and accountants (-10.8%). The typical role here is at -18.0%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Rome than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.3% of the jobs in the 12 of these roles with a job count in Rome, 8.5% across Georgia and 9.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $42,800 in Columbus to $51,170 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $8,370 a year. Of the 16 areas in Georgia with more bookkeepers than Rome, 8 pay less, the largest of them the South Georgia nonmetro area ($44,210), the North Georgia nonmetro area ($45,210) and the Middle Georgia nonmetro area ($44,290).
| Area | Median | vs Rome | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | +1.2% | 400 | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | +0.4% | 720 | |
| Dalton, GA | +0.1% | 530 | |
| Rome, GA | this area | 300 | |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | -0.7% | 360 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 1,460 | |
| Valdosta, GA | -2.3% | 450 |
Rome against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Rome is #507 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Manhattan and Abilene pay just above Rome and Lubbock and Dover just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Rome. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Rome | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | +0.5% | 310 | jobs | |
| Abilene, TX | +0.1% | 650 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | +0.0% | 560 | pay | |
| Rome, GA | this area | 300 | ||
| Lubbock, TX | -0.0% | 1,500 | pay | |
| Dover, DE | -0.1% | 600 | pay | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | -0.9% | 300 | jobs | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | -2.7% | 310 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Rome, GA?
About $58,800 a year at the median, or $4,900 a month: $45,570 in pay plus about $13,230 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Rome?
The median was $45,570 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,610, the 90th $62,850, and the middle half earned $38,230 to $52,890.
Is Rome cheaper than the rest of Georgia for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $45,570 against $49,350 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Dalton at $45,600, the next down Brunswick-St. Simons at $45,240.
How many bookkeepers work in Rome?
BLS counts about 300 in the May 2025 survey. 16 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Brunswick-St. Simons, with about 360.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Rome?
Yes: $7,890 a year more at the median. The medians are $45,570 and $37,680.
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.