Bookkeeper salary in Salisbury, MD
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Salisbury than in Maryland or the country as a whole. The median is $49,540 a year1: 7.5% below the Maryland statewide median of $53,540 and 2.2% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #156 of 521. BLS counts about 450 people in this job here, 2% of the Maryland total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Salisbury, MD. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Salisbury against Maryland and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | $38,990 | $49,540 | $64,490 | |
| Maryland | $39,500 | $53,540 | $75,600 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Salisbury earns $45,710–$57,130. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $64,490, only 1.7 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 $11,420 wide, against $17,050 across Maryland and $17,950 nationally: employers in Salisbury 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 | $38,990 | $3,249 | $18.75 | $50,310 |
| 25th percentile | $45,710 | $3,809 | $21.98 | $58,981 |
| Median | $49,540 | $4,128 | $23.82 | $63,923 |
| 75th percentile | $57,130 | $4,761 | $27.47 | $73,716 |
| 90th percentile | $64,490 | $5,374 | $31.00 | $83,213 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $7,590 over the median, the 25th only $3,830 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $9,794 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 Salisbury, and the Maryland statewide median of $53,540 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Salisbury
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 $14,383 to the $49,540 median and brings it to $63,923 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 Salisbury
Of the 15 roles we track in Salisbury, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between paralegals ($50,420) and administrative assistants ($47,140). Project Coordinator is the highest at $80,400.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +2.8% | 50 | |
| Paralegal | +1.8% | 80 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 450 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -4.8% | 1,150 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -11.8% | 540 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Salisbury (-2.2%), between administrative assistants (-0.8%) and virtual receptionists (-4.7%). The typical role here is at -8.8%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Salisbury than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 7.7% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Salisbury, 5.9% across Maryland and 8.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Maryland
Across the 5 areas of Maryland with data for this job, the median runs from $46,490 in Hagerstown-Martinsburg to $53,570 in Baltimore-Columbia, a gap of $7,080 a year. Of the 3 areas in Maryland with more bookkeepers than Salisbury, 2 pay less: the Maryland nonmetro area ($48,880) and Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($46,490).
| Area | Median | vs Salisbury | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia, MD | +8.1% | 8,540 | |
| Lexington Park, MD | +3.9% | 360 | |
| Salisbury, MD | this area | 450 | |
| Maryland (Nonmetro) | -1.3% | 1,140 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | -6.2% | 760 |
Salisbury against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Salisbury is #453 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Maryland, Cincinnati and Greenville-Anderson pay just above Salisbury and Houston-Pasadena and Ogden just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Salisbury. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Salisbury | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | +0.1% | 3,770 | pay | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +0.1% | 9,050 | pay | |
| Salisbury, MD | this area | 450 | ||
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | -0.2% | 26,090 | pay | |
| Ogden, UT | -0.2% | 1,700 | pay | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -8.3% | 450 | jobs | |
| Muncie, IN | -9.9% | 450 | jobs | |
| Beckley, WV | -14.1% | 450 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Salisbury, MD?
About $63,923 a year at the median, or $5,327 a month: $49,540 in pay plus about $14,383 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Salisbury?
The median was $49,540 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,990, the 90th $64,490, and the middle half earned $45,710 to $57,130.
Is Salisbury cheaper than the rest of Maryland for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,540 against $53,540 statewide. The next area up in Maryland is Lexington Park at $51,480, the next down the Maryland nonmetro area at $48,880.
How many bookkeepers work in Salisbury?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Maryland total of 18,170. 3 areas in Maryland have more; the closest in size is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, with about 760.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Salisbury?
Yes: $2,400 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,540 and $47,140.
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.