Bookkeeper salary in Visalia, CA
The median bookkeeper in Visalia earned $51,200 a year in May 20251. That is 1.0% above the US median of $50,670, even though it is 13.6% below the California statewide median of $59,230. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#97 of 521). About 1,390 bookkeepers work here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Visalia, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Visalia against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $38,390 | $51,200 | $76,860 | |
| California | $41,600 | $59,230 | $81,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $76,860, 2.0 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Visalia earns $44,910–$62,050. The mean ($55,610) is 9% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $17,140 wide, against $22,000 across California and $17,950 nationally: employers in Visalia 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 | $38,390 | $3,199 | $18.46 | $49,535 |
| 25th percentile | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 | $57,948 |
| Median | $51,200 | $4,267 | $24.62 | $66,065 |
| 75th percentile | $62,050 | $5,171 | $29.83 | $80,065 |
| 90th percentile | $76,860 | $6,405 | $36.95 | $99,174 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $10,850 over the median, the 25th only $6,290 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $14,000 a year in employer cost. 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 25th percentile and the median in Visalia, and the California statewide median of $59,230 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Visalia
At the $51,200 median, a local hire costs about $66,065 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,865 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 Visalia
Of the 17 roles we track in Visalia, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between administrative assistants ($51,910) and e-commerce order specialists ($49,020). Project Coordinator is the highest at $95,770.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +2.7% | 90 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +1.4% | 1,390 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,390 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -4.3% | 80 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -7.1% | 900 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Visalia (+1.0%), between customer support specialists (+1.6%) and recruiters (-2.5%). The typical role here is at +1.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 13.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Visalia, 9.1% across California and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $47,960 in El Centro to $66,130 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $18,170 a year. All 13 areas in California with more bookkeepers than Visalia also pay more, among them Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA ($58,590) and San Francisco-Oakland, CA ($65,530).
| Area | Median | vs Visalia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | +3.4% | 370 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | +3.0% | 1,180 | |
| Merced, CA | +1.1% | 680 | |
| Visalia, CA | this area | 1,390 | |
| Redding, CA | -0.2% | 660 | |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California (Nonmetro) | -0.6% | 730 | |
| Chico, CA | -1.0% | 730 |
Visalia against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Visalia is #188 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside California, Salt Lake City-Murray and Richmond pay just above Visalia and Atlanta-Sandy Springs and Columbus just below. All four are within $200 a year of the median in Visalia. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Visalia | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | +0.4% | 4,890 | pay | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +0.2% | 6,310 | pay | |
| Visalia, CA | this area | 1,390 | ||
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | -0.1% | 22,480 | pay | |
| Columbus, OH | -0.1% | 9,000 | pay | |
| Peoria, IL | -6.9% | 1,390 | jobs | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -7.7% | 1,370 | jobs | |
| Montgomery, AL | -14.6% | 1,400 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Visalia, CA?
About $66,065 a year at the median, or $5,505 a month: $51,200 in pay plus about $14,865 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Visalia?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $51,200 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,390, the 90th $76,860, and the middle half earned $44,910 to $62,050.
Is Visalia cheaper than the rest of California for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $51,200 against $59,230 statewide. The next area up in California is Merced at $51,740, the next down Redding at $51,090.
How many bookkeepers work in Visalia?
BLS counts about 1,390 in the May 2025 survey. 13 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Modesto, with about 1,730.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an e-commerce order specialist in Visalia?
Yes: $2,180 a year more at the median. The medians are $51,200 and $49,020.
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.