Bookkeeper salary in Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins is a lower-cost market for bookkeepers: the median of $46,120 a year1 is 6.5% below the Georgia statewide median of $49,350, and 9.0% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #353 of 521 areas. About 400 bookkeepers work here, 1% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Warner Robins, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Warner Robins against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $31,200 | $46,120 | $64,480 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $32,810 | $49,350 | $71,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $64,480, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Warner Robins earns $37,530–$55,020. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $17,490 wide, against $19,600 across Georgia and $17,950 nationally: employers in Warner Robins 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 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 | $40,258 |
| 25th percentile | $37,530 | $3,128 | $18.04 | $48,426 |
| Median | $46,120 | $3,843 | $22.17 | $59,510 |
| 75th percentile | $55,020 | $4,585 | $26.45 | $70,994 |
| 90th percentile | $64,480 | $5,373 | $31.00 | $83,200 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,590 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $8,900, or about $11,484 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 Warner Robins, and the Georgia statewide median of $49,350 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Warner Robins
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 $13,390 to the $46,120 median and brings it to $59,510 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 Warner Robins
Of the 15 roles we track in Warner Robins, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($50,340) and HR assistants ($44,190). Project Coordinator is the highest at $116,980.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +21.0% | 190 | |
| Paralegal | +9.2% | 110 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 400 | |
| HR Assistant | -4.2% | 50 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -14.0% | 500 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 15 roles we track in Warner Robins (-9.0%), between accountants (-6.1%) and HR assistants (-12.7%). The typical role here is at -13.9%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Warner Robins than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 7.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Warner Robins, 7.6% across Georgia and 8.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $42,800 in Columbus to $51,170 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $8,370 a year. Of the 14 areas in Georgia with more bookkeepers than Warner Robins, 9 pay less, the largest of them the South Georgia nonmetro area ($44,210), the North Georgia nonmetro area ($45,210) and the Middle Georgia nonmetro area ($44,290).
| Area | Median | vs Warner Robins | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville, GA | +3.0% | 130 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | +2.7% | 820 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | +0.7% | 1,640 | |
| Warner Robins, GA | this area | 400 | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -0.8% | 720 | |
| Dalton, GA | -1.1% | 530 | |
| Rome, GA | -1.2% | 300 |
Warner Robins against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Warner Robins is #475 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Pinehurst-Southern Pines and Killeen-Temple pay just above Warner Robins and Sandusky and Decatur just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Warner Robins. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Warner Robins | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | +2.4% | 400 | jobs | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | +0.1% | 1,220 | pay | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | +0.0% | 410 | pay | |
| Warner Robins, GA | this area | 400 | ||
| Sandusky, OH | -0.1% | 390 | pay | |
| Decatur, AL | -0.1% | 580 | pay | |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | -2.5% | 400 | jobs | |
| Cleveland, TN | -5.3% | 400 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Warner Robins, GA?
About $59,510 a year at the median, or $4,959 a month: $46,120 in pay plus about $13,390 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Warner Robins?
The median was $46,120 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,200, the 90th $64,480, and the middle half earned $37,530 to $55,020.
Is Warner Robins cheaper than the rest of Georgia for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $46,120 against $49,350 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Augusta-Richmond County at $46,450, the next down Macon-Bibb County at $45,760.
How many bookkeepers work in Warner Robins?
BLS counts about 400 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Georgia total of 38,700. 14 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Albany, with about 420.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Warner Robins?
Yes: $1,930 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,120 and $44,190.
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.