Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median bookkeeper in Vermont earned $54,720 a year in May 2025[1], 8.0% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Vermont at #9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $41,720 | $54,720 | $74,970 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Vermont earns $47,850–$63,420; the top tenth earns $74,970 or more, 1.8 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 Vermont median that makes about $78,171 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 Vermont
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $64,550 | 1,020 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $63,370 | 930 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $61,660 | 960 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($56,690) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($52,160): $4,530 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.
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Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Vermont?
The median was $54,720 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,850 to $63,420.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Vermont?
About $78,171 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Vermont do bookkeepers earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $56,690 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.