Bookkeeper salary in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
The median bookkeeper in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee earned $55,120 a year in May 20251. That is 8.8% above the US median of $50,670, even though it is 6.0% below the Washington statewide median of $58,620. Nationally that is #49 of 521 areas, in the top tenth. BLS counts about 510 people in this job here, 2% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $41,660 | $55,120 | $77,230 | |
| Washington | $45,070 | $58,620 | $77,630 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee earns $47,440–$63,500. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $77,230, only 1.9 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 $16,060 wide, against $16,570 across Washington and $17,950 nationally: employers in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee 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 | $41,660 | $3,472 | $20.03 | $53,755 |
| 25th percentile | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 | $61,213 |
| Median | $55,120 | $4,593 | $26.50 | $71,123 |
| 75th percentile | $63,500 | $5,292 | $30.53 | $81,935 |
| 90th percentile | $77,230 | $6,436 | $37.13 | $99,652 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,380 a year in pay and about $10,813 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,680 in pay. 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 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, and the Washington statewide median of $58,620 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee
At the $55,120 median, a local hire costs about $71,123 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $16,003 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 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee
Of the 15 roles we track in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($63,680) and HR assistants ($54,160). Project Coordinator is the highest at $106,760.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +17.3% | 190 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +15.5% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 510 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.7% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.0% | 520 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee (+8.8%), between virtual receptionists (+8.9%) and customer support specialists (+8.5%). The typical role here is at +5.5%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 12.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 9.8% across Washington and 8.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Washington
Across the 13 areas of Washington with data for this job, the median runs from $51,410 in Walla Walla to $60,460 in Seattle-Tacoma, a gap of $9,050 a year. Of the 10 areas in Washington with more bookkeepers than Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 2 pay less: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($53,050) and Yakima, WA ($53,560).
| Area | Median | vs Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +2.7% | 490 | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | +1.8% | 1,310 | |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +0.9% | 1,050 | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | this area | 510 | |
| Yakima, WA | -2.8% | 940 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | -3.8% | 2,550 | |
| Walla Walla, WA | -6.7% | 250 |
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Wenatchee-East Wenatchee is #423 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Washington, Yuba City and Pittsfield pay just above Wenatchee-East Wenatchee and Modesto and Bend just below. All four are within $220 a year of the median in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | +0.4% | 530 | pay | |
| Yuba City, CA | +0.2% | 460 | pay | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | this area | 510 | ||
| Modesto, CA | -0.1% | 1,730 | pay | |
| Bend, OR | -0.4% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | -8.8% | 510 | jobs | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | -13.2% | 520 | jobs | |
| Dubuque, IA | -13.6% | 520 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA?
About $71,123 a year at the median, or $5,927 a month: $55,120 in pay plus about $16,003 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $55,120 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $41,660, the 90th $77,230, and the middle half earned $47,440 to $63,500.
Is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee cheaper than the rest of Washington for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $55,120 against $58,620 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Olympia-Lacey at $55,590, the next down Yakima at $53,560.
How many bookkeepers work in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
BLS counts about 510 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Washington total of 32,930. 10 areas in Washington have more; the closest in size is Mount Vernon-Anacortes, with about 560.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
Yes: $960 a year more at the median. The medians are $55,120 and $54,160.
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.