Bookkeeper salary in Tyler, TX
Tyler is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $45,830 a year1 is 6.3% below the Texas statewide median of $48,910, and 9.6% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #371 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 940 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Tyler, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Tyler against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | $31,150 | $45,830 | $64,490 | |
| Texas | $33,480 | $48,910 | $72,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Tyler earns $37,280–$56,170. The top tenth earns $64,490 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 $18,890 wide, between the figure for Texas ($19,610) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,150 | $2,596 | $14.98 | $40,194 |
| 25th percentile | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 | $48,103 |
| Median | $45,830 | $3,819 | $22.03 | $59,135 |
| 75th percentile | $56,170 | $4,681 | $27.00 | $72,477 |
| 90th percentile | $64,490 | $5,374 | $31.00 | $83,213 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $10,340 a year in pay and about $13,342 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,550 in pay. 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 Tyler, and the Texas statewide median of $48,910 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Tyler
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 $13,305 to the $45,830 median and brings it to $59,135 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 Tyler
Of the 16 roles we track in Tyler, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($46,540) and administrative assistants ($41,810). Project Coordinator is the highest at $79,110.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +13.3% | 280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +1.5% | 80 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 940 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.8% | 1,220 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -17.0% | 130 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 16 roles we track in Tyler (-9.6%), between paralegals (-8.9%) and administrative assistants (-12.1%). The typical role here is at -15.6%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Tyler than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.0% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Tyler, 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 22 areas in Texas with more bookkeepers than Tyler, 9 pay less, the largest of them El Paso, TX ($41,530), the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area ($44,760) and McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($41,960).
| Area | Median | vs Tyler | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | +0.2% | 1,570 | |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | +0.1% | 950 | |
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 2,630 | |
| Tyler, TX | this area | 940 | |
| Abilene, TX | -0.5% | 650 | |
| Lubbock, TX | -0.6% | 1,500 | |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -0.6% | 1,250 |
Tyler against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tyler is #287 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Texas, Fayetteville-Springdale and Helena pay just above Tyler and Cape Girardeau and Macon-Bibb County just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Tyler. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tyler | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | +16.9% | 940 | jobs | |
| Bozeman, MT | +8.7% | 940 | jobs | |
| Binghamton, NY | +6.5% | 950 | jobs | |
| Helena, MT | +0.1% | 650 | pay | |
| Fayetteville-Springdale, AR | +0.0% | 2,460 | pay | |
| Tyler, TX | this area | 940 | ||
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | -0.0% | 310 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -0.2% | 720 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Tyler, TX?
About $59,135 a year at the median, or $4,928 a month: $45,830 in pay plus about $13,305 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Tyler?
The median was $45,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,150, the 90th $64,490, and the middle half earned $37,280 to $56,170.
Is Tyler cheaper than the rest of Texas for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $45,830 against $48,910 statewide. The next area up in Texas is the North Region of Texas nonmetro area at $45,860, the next down Abilene at $45,620.
How many bookkeepers work in Tyler?
BLS counts about 940 in the May 2025 survey. 22 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is College Station-Bryan, with about 950.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Tyler?
Yes: $4,020 a year more at the median. The medians are $45,830 and $41,810.
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.