Bookkeeper salary in Springfield, MA
Springfield is the least expensive place in Massachusetts to hire a bookkeeper. The median is $54,170 a year1, 9.5% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $59,830 and 6.9% above the US median of $50,670. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#62 of 521). BLS counts about 1,430 people in this job here, 5% of the Massachusetts total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Springfield, MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Springfield against Massachusetts and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $37,440 | $54,170 | $71,370 | |
| Massachusetts | $40,760 | $59,830 | $81,080 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $71,370, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Springfield earns $45,680–$61,300. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $15,620 wide, against $19,950 across Massachusetts and $17,950 nationally: employers in Springfield 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 | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 | $48,310 |
| 25th percentile | $45,680 | $3,807 | $21.96 | $58,942 |
| Median | $54,170 | $4,514 | $26.04 | $69,897 |
| 75th percentile | $61,300 | $5,108 | $29.47 | $79,097 |
| 90th percentile | $71,370 | $5,948 | $34.31 | $92,090 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,490 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,130, or about $9,200 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 25th percentile and the median in Springfield, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $59,830 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Springfield
At the $54,170 median, a local hire costs about $69,897 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $15,727 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 Springfield
Of the 17 roles we track in Springfield, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($58,440) and HR assistants ($53,390). Project Coordinator is the highest at $94,880.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +21.5% | 430 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +7.9% | 220 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,430 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.4% | 80 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -5.0% | 1,900 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Springfield (+6.9%), between virtual receptionists (+7.3%) and HR assistants (+5.5%). The typical role here is at +4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 8.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Springfield, 7.5% across Massachusetts and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Massachusetts
Across the 7 areas of Massachusetts with data for this job, the median runs from $54,170 in Springfield to $61,770 in the Massachusetts nonmetro area, a gap of $7,600 a year. All 2 areas in Massachusetts with more bookkeepers than Springfield also pay more, among them Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH ($60,960) and Worcester, MA ($56,350).
| Area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +14.0% | 450 | |
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +12.5% | 21,170 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | +12.0% | 990 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | +4.2% | 490 | |
| Worcester, MA | +4.0% | 2,780 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | +2.1% | 530 | |
| Springfield, MA | this area | 1,430 |
Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Springfield is #182 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Massachusetts, Fresno and Austin-Round Rock pay just above Springfield and Anchorage and Baltimore-Columbia just below. All four are within $600 a year of the median in Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | +5.8% | 1,440 | jobs | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +0.3% | 11,900 | pay | |
| Fresno, CA | +0.0% | 4,310 | pay | |
| Springfield, MA | this area | 1,430 | ||
| Anchorage, AK | -0.1% | 2,300 | pay | |
| Baltimore-Columbia, MD | -1.1% | 8,540 | pay | |
| Midland, TX | -3.6% | 1,440 | jobs | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -15.1% | 1,430 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Springfield, MA?
About $69,897 a year at the median, or $5,825 a month: $54,170 in pay plus about $15,727 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Springfield?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $54,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,440, the 90th $71,370, and the middle half earned $45,680 to $61,300.
Is Springfield the cheapest area in Massachusetts for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $54,170 is the lowest of 7 areas in Massachusetts. Pittsfield is next at $55,320.
How many bookkeepers work in Springfield?
BLS counts about 1,430 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Massachusetts total of 29,110. Only Boston-Cambridge and Worcester have more in Massachusetts.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Springfield?
Yes: $780 a year more at the median. The medians are $54,170 and $53,390.
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.