Bookkeeper salary in Sherman-Denison, TX
Sherman-Denison is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $47,790 a year1 is 2.3% below the Texas statewide median of $48,910, and 5.7% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #250 of 521. About 380 bookkeepers work here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Sherman-Denison, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sherman-Denison against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $31,380 | $47,790 | $65,800 | |
| Texas | $33,480 | $48,910 | $72,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Sherman-Denison earns $39,070–$55,800. The top tenth earns $65,800 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,730 wide, against $19,610 across Texas and $17,950 nationally: employers in Sherman-Denison 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 | $31,380 | $2,615 | $15.09 | $40,490 |
| 25th percentile | $39,070 | $3,256 | $18.78 | $50,413 |
| Median | $47,790 | $3,982 | $22.98 | $61,665 |
| 75th percentile | $55,800 | $4,650 | $26.83 | $72,000 |
| 90th percentile | $65,800 | $5,483 | $31.63 | $84,903 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,720 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $8,010, or about $10,335 once benefits are added. 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 Sherman-Denison, and the Texas statewide median of $48,910 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Sherman-Denison
At the $47,790 median, a local hire costs about $61,665 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,875 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 Sherman-Denison
Of the 15 roles we track in Sherman-Denison, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($48,110) and administrative assistants ($43,710). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,260.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +5.8% | 30 | |
| Paralegal | +0.7% | 60 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 380 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.5% | 530 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.0% | 380 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 15 roles we track in Sherman-Denison (-5.7%); marketing specialists come last (-23.9%). The typical role here is at -14.7%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Sherman-Denison than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 8.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Sherman-Denison, 7.8% across Texas and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $39,710 in Laredo to $54,320 in Austin-Round Rock, a gap of $14,610 a year. Of the 29 areas in Texas with more bookkeepers than Sherman-Denison, 23 pay less, the largest of them El Paso, TX ($41,530), the North Region of Texas nonmetro area ($45,860) and the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area ($47,080).
| Area | Median | vs Sherman-Denison | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | +3.5% | 26,090 | |
| Odessa, TX | +2.4% | 880 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | +0.8% | 8,960 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | this area | 380 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -1.1% | 1,370 | |
| Northwestern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -1.5% | 2,270 | |
| Amarillo, TX | -2.4% | 1,230 |
Sherman-Denison against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sherman-Denison is #481 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Texas, Grand Junction and Billings pay just above Sherman-Denison and Fort Wayne and Bay City just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Sherman-Denison. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sherman-Denison | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | +0.1% | 1,160 | pay | |
| Grand Junction, CO | +0.0% | 610 | pay | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | this area | 380 | ||
| Fort Wayne, IN | -0.0% | 1,970 | pay | |
| Bay City, MI | -0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -3.2% | 380 | jobs | |
| Sandusky, OH | -3.6% | 390 | jobs | |
| Hammond, LA | -8.6% | 380 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Sherman-Denison, TX?
About $61,665 a year at the median, or $5,139 a month: $47,790 in pay plus about $13,875 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Sherman-Denison?
The median was $47,790 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,380, the 90th $65,800, and the middle half earned $39,070 to $55,800.
Is Sherman-Denison cheaper than the rest of Texas for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $47,790 against $48,910 statewide. The next area up in Texas is San Antonio-New Braunfels at $48,150, the next down Beaumont-Port Arthur at $47,270.
How many bookkeepers work in Sherman-Denison?
BLS counts about 380 in the May 2025 survey. 29 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is Texarkana, with about 420.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Sherman-Denison?
Yes: $4,080 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,790 and $43,710.
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.