Bookkeeper salary in Sheboygan, WI
The median bookkeeper in Sheboygan earned $50,170 a year in May 20251. That is about level with the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 and about level with the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #134 of 521. BLS counts about 410 people in this job here, 2% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Sheboygan, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sheboygan against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | $39,040 | $50,170 | $69,630 | |
| Wisconsin | $36,350 | $50,340 | $65,460 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Sheboygan earns $45,940–$59,980. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $69,630, 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 $14,040 wide, against $14,800 across Wisconsin and $17,950 nationally: employers in Sheboygan 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 | $39,040 | $3,253 | $18.77 | $50,374 |
| 25th percentile | $45,940 | $3,828 | $22.09 | $59,277 |
| Median | $50,170 | $4,181 | $24.12 | $64,735 |
| 75th percentile | $59,980 | $4,998 | $28.84 | $77,394 |
| 90th percentile | $69,630 | $5,802 | $33.48 | $89,845 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,810 over the median, the 25th only $4,230 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,658 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 Sheboygan, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $50,340 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Sheboygan
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 $14,565 to the $50,170 median and brings it to $64,735 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 Sheboygan
Of the 14 roles we track in Sheboygan, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($51,410) and customer support specialists ($47,720). Project Coordinator is the highest at $92,490.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +24.4% | 50 | |
| Paralegal | +2.5% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 410 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -4.9% | 900 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -5.2% | 480 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 14 roles we track in Sheboygan (-1.0%), between administrative assistants (+0.0%) and recruiters (-3.3%). The typical role here is at -2.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 9.1% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Sheboygan, 9.4% across Wisconsin and 8.8% 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 15 areas in Wisconsin with more bookkeepers than Sheboygan, 12 pay less, the largest of them the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($48,570), the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($49,010) and Green Bay, WI ($49,160).
| Area | Median | vs Sheboygan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | +6.1% | 3,760 | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | +1.5% | 6,750 | |
| Appleton, WI | +1.2% | 1,050 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | this area | 410 | |
| Kenosha, WI | -0.8% | 590 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -0.9% | 370 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | -1.8% | 890 |
Sheboygan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sheboygan is #470 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Wisconsin, Raleigh-Cary and Lewiston-Auburn pay just above Sheboygan and Tampa-St. Petersburg and St. Louis just below. All four are within $200 a year of the median in Sheboygan. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sheboygan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | +0.1% | 540 | pay | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.1% | 7,550 | pay | |
| Sheboygan, WI | this area | 410 | ||
| Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL | -0.2% | 12,750 | pay | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | -0.4% | 9,950 | pay | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -8.0% | 410 | jobs | |
| Albany, GA | -13.8% | 420 | jobs | |
| Johnstown, PA | -16.8% | 410 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Sheboygan, WI?
About $64,735 a year at the median, or $5,395 a month: $50,170 in pay plus about $14,565 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Sheboygan?
The median was $50,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $39,040, the 90th $69,630, and the middle half earned $45,940 to $59,980.
Is Sheboygan cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $50,170 against $50,340 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Appleton at $50,780, the next down Kenosha at $49,750.
How many bookkeepers work in Sheboygan?
BLS counts about 410 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Wisconsin total of 25,960. 15 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 550.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a customer support specialist in Sheboygan?
Yes: $2,450 a year more at the median. The medians are $50,170 and $47,720.
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.