Bookkeeper salary in Utica-Rome, NY
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Utica-Rome than in New York or the country as a whole. The median is $49,280 a year1: 15.3% below the New York statewide median of $58,160 and 2.7% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #166 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 1,770 people in this job here, 2% of the New York total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Utica-Rome, NY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Utica-Rome against New York and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica-Rome, NY | $38,030 | $49,280 | $66,860 | |
| New York | $39,880 | $58,160 | $81,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Utica-Rome earns $43,010–$57,550. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $66,860, only 1.8 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 $14,540 wide, against $21,930 across New York and $17,950 nationally: employers in Utica-Rome 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 | $38,030 | $3,169 | $18.28 | $49,071 |
| 25th percentile | $43,010 | $3,584 | $20.68 | $55,497 |
| Median | $49,280 | $4,107 | $23.69 | $63,587 |
| 75th percentile | $57,550 | $4,796 | $27.67 | $74,258 |
| 90th percentile | $66,860 | $5,572 | $32.14 | $86,271 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,270 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $8,270, or about $10,671 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 Utica-Rome, and the New York statewide median of $58,160 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What a hire really costs in Utica-Rome
At the $49,280 median, a local hire costs about $63,587 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,307 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 Utica-Rome
Of the 17 roles we track in Utica-Rome, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($49,940) and HR assistants ($48,880). Project Coordinator is the highest at $100,430.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +11.3% | 170 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +1.3% | 150 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,770 | |
| HR Assistant | -0.8% | 100 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -6.4% | 1,490 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Utica-Rome (-2.7%), between e-commerce order specialists (-2.6%) and administrative assistants (-3.0%). The typical role here is at -4.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 15.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Utica-Rome, 7.7% across New York and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New York
Across the 16 areas of New York with data for this job, the median runs from $47,100 in Watertown-Fort Drum to $60,640 in New York-Newark, a gap of $13,540 a year. All 9 areas in New York with more bookkeepers than Utica-Rome also pay more, among them New York-Newark, NY-NJ ($60,640) and Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY ($51,610).
| Area | Median | vs Utica-Rome | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 1,810 | |
| Glens Falls, NY | +0.0% | 500 | |
| Southwest New York (Nonmetro) | +0.0% | 2,060 | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | this area | 1,770 | |
| Binghamton, NY | -0.9% | 950 | |
| Elmira, NY | -1.9% | 350 | |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | -4.4% | 390 |
Utica-Rome against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Utica-Rome is #141 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New York, Oshkosh-Neenah and Bismarck pay just above Utica-Rome and Eau Claire and Grants Pass just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Utica-Rome. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Utica-Rome | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +8.2% | 1,760 | jobs | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.8% | 1,780 | jobs | |
| Bismarck, ND | +0.1% | 690 | pay | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +0.0% | 890 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | this area | 1,770 | ||
| Eau Claire, WI | -0.0% | 780 | pay | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -0.0% | 370 | pay | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -3.6% | 1,810 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Utica-Rome, NY?
About $63,587 a year at the median, or $5,299 a month: $49,280 in pay plus about $14,307 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Utica-Rome?
The median was $49,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,030, the 90th $66,860, and the middle half earned $43,010 to $57,550.
Is Utica-Rome cheaper than the rest of New York for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,280 against $58,160 statewide. The next area up in New York is the Southwest New York nonmetro area at $49,300, the next down Binghamton at $48,830.
How many bookkeepers work in Utica-Rome?
BLS counts about 1,770 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the New York total of 84,280. 9 areas in New York have more; the closest in size is the Central East New York nonmetro area, with about 1,810.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Utica-Rome?
Yes: $400 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,280 and $48,880.
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.