Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Utah
The median bookkeeper in Utah earned $49,440 a year in May 2025[1], 2.4% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Utah at #24 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $35,910 | $49,440 | $66,580 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Utah earns $41,600–$59,670; the top tenth earns $66,580 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Utah median that makes about $70,629 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Utah
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $61,780 | 6,310 | |
| Ogden, UT | $58,980 | 1,700 | |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $56,170 | 2,180 | |
| St. George, UT | $57,100 | 620 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | $53,430 | 580 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $58,160 | 450 | |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $54,500 | 850 |
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT pays the most ($51,320) and High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area the least ($45,080): $6,240 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Utah |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | +0.5% | |
| Illinois | +0.2% | |
| Utah | +0.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.2% | |
| Florida | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Utah?
The median was $49,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $41,600 to $59,670.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Utah?
About $70,629 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Utah do bookkeepers earn the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $51,320 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.