Bookkeeper salary in Wichita Falls, TX
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Wichita Falls than in Texas or the country as a whole. The median is $43,910 a year1: 10.2% below the Texas statewide median of $48,910 and 13.3% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#453 of 521). BLS counts about 490 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Wichita Falls, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Wichita Falls against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,050 | $43,910 | $67,520 | |
| Texas | $33,480 | $48,910 | $72,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $67,520 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth, against 2.1 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of bookkeepers in Wichita Falls earns $36,250–$52,560. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,310 wide, against $19,610 across Texas and $17,950 nationally: employers in Wichita Falls 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 | $29,050 | $2,421 | $13.97 | $37,484 |
| 25th percentile | $36,250 | $3,021 | $17.43 | $46,774 |
| Median | $43,910 | $3,659 | $21.11 | $56,658 |
| 75th percentile | $52,560 | $4,380 | $25.27 | $67,819 |
| 90th percentile | $67,520 | $5,627 | $32.46 | $87,123 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,650 a year in pay and about $11,161 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,660 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 median and the 75th percentile in Wichita Falls, and the Texas statewide median of $48,910 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Wichita Falls
At the $43,910 median, a local hire costs about $56,658 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,748 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 Wichita Falls
Of the 16 roles we track in Wichita Falls, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between HR assistants ($45,890) and administrative assistants ($39,140). Project Coordinator is the highest at $80,070.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +7.9% | 50 | |
| HR Assistant | +4.5% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 490 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -10.9% | 730 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -12.0% | 360 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in Wichita Falls (-13.3%), between virtual receptionists (-13.3%) and medical administrative assistants (-15.8%). The typical role here is at -17.9%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Wichita Falls than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.9% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Wichita Falls, 7.8% across Texas and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $39,710 in Laredo to $54,320 in Austin-Round Rock, a gap of $14,610 a year. Of the 25 areas in Texas with more bookkeepers than Wichita Falls, 4 pay less, the largest of them El Paso, TX ($41,530), McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($41,960) and Laredo, TX ($39,710).
| Area | Median | vs Wichita Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | +2.6% | 1,220 | |
| Hill Country Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +1.9% | 2,210 | |
| San Angelo, TX | +0.8% | 490 | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | this area | 490 | |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | -0.2% | 420 | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | -2.3% | 190 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | -4.4% | 2,070 |
Wichita Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Wichita Falls is #437 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Texas, Jackson and Morristown pay just above Wichita Falls and Elizabethtown and Sumter just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Wichita Falls. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Wichita Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +28.9% | 490 | jobs | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | +28.5% | 490 | jobs | |
| Ithaca, NY | +17.5% | 490 | jobs | |
| Morristown, TN | +0.3% | 420 | pay | |
| Jackson, MS | +0.0% | 2,610 | pay | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | this area | 490 | ||
| Elizabethtown, KY | -0.2% | 560 | pay | |
| Sumter, SC | -0.2% | 280 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Wichita Falls, TX?
About $56,658 a year at the median, or $4,722 a month: $43,910 in pay plus about $12,748 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Wichita Falls?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $43,910 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,050, the 90th $67,520, and the middle half earned $36,250 to $52,560.
Is Wichita Falls cheaper than the rest of Texas for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $43,910 against $48,910 statewide. The next area up in Texas is San Angelo at $44,280, the next down Texarkana at $43,810.
How many bookkeepers work in Wichita Falls?
BLS counts about 490 in the May 2025 survey. 26 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is San Angelo, with about 490.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Wichita Falls?
Yes: $4,770 a year more at the median. The medians are $43,910 and $39,140.
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.