Bookkeeper salary in Springfield, OH
Of the 16 areas in Ohio with BLS pay data for this job, Springfield has the lowest median: $45,750 a year1. That is 6.3% below the Ohio statewide median of $48,810, and 9.7% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #378 of 521. About 520 bookkeepers work here, 1% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Springfield, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Springfield against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OH | $35,970 | $45,750 | $62,070 | |
| Ohio | $36,110 | $48,810 | $67,330 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Springfield earns $37,560–$49,860. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $62,070, 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 $12,300 wide, against $16,360 across Ohio 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 | $35,970 | $2,998 | $17.29 | $46,413 |
| 25th percentile | $37,560 | $3,130 | $18.06 | $48,465 |
| Median | $45,750 | $3,812 | $22.00 | $59,032 |
| 75th percentile | $49,860 | $4,155 | $23.97 | $64,335 |
| 90th percentile | $62,070 | $5,172 | $29.84 | $80,090 |
Local pay is bunched just above the median: the 75th percentile is only $4,110 over it, while the 25th sits $8,190 below. Moving an offer from the median to the 75th percentile costs about $5,303 more a year with benefits. 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Springfield, and the Ohio statewide median of $48,810 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local bookkeepers earn.
What a hire really costs in Springfield
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 $13,282 to the $45,750 median and brings it to $59,032 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 Springfield
Of the 15 roles we track in Springfield, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between paralegals ($47,680) and payroll specialists ($45,470). Project Coordinator is the highest at $77,490.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +16.8% | 190 | |
| Paralegal | +4.2% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 520 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -0.6% | 30 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -4.2% | 460 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Springfield (-9.7%), between medical administrative assistants (-9.6%) and customer support specialists (-12.9%). The typical role here is at -17.8%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Springfield than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 14.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Springfield, 8.9% across Ohio and 8.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $45,750 in Springfield to $51,170 in Columbus, a gap of $5,420 a year. All 12 areas in Ohio with more bookkeepers than Springfield also pay more, among them Cincinnati, OH-KY ($49,590) and Columbus, OH ($51,170).
| Area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima, OH | +1.8% | 430 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | +1.7% | 1,130 | |
| Mansfield, OH | +1.2% | 330 | |
| Southern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +0.9% | 1,240 | |
| Sandusky, OH | +0.7% | 390 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | +0.5% | 1,430 | |
| Springfield, OH | this area | 520 |
Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Springfield is #420 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, Macon-Bibb County and Cape Girardeau pay just above Springfield and Wilmington and Goldsboro just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | +4.6% | 520 | jobs | |
| Dubuque, IA | +4.1% | 520 | jobs | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | +0.1% | 310 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | +0.0% | 720 | pay | |
| Springfield, OH | this area | 520 | ||
| Wilmington, NC | -0.0% | 2,300 | pay | |
| Goldsboro, NC | -0.1% | 350 | pay | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | -2.4% | 520 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Springfield, OH?
About $59,032 a year at the median, or $4,919 a month: $45,750 in pay plus about $13,282 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Springfield?
The median was $45,750 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,970, the 90th $62,070, and the middle half earned $37,560 to $49,860.
Is Springfield the cheapest area in Ohio for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $45,750 is the lowest of 16 areas in Ohio. Canton-Massillon is next at $46,000.
How many bookkeepers work in Springfield?
BLS counts about 520 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Ohio total of 45,140. 12 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Youngstown-Warren, with about 1,130.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a payroll specialist in Springfield?
Yes: $280 a year more at the median. The medians are $45,750 and $45,470.
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.