Bookkeeper salary in Yakima, WA
The median bookkeeper in Yakima earned $53,560 a year in May 20251. That is 5.7% above the US median of $50,670, even though it is 8.6% below the Washington statewide median of $58,620. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#65 of 521). About 940 bookkeepers work here, 3% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Yakima, WA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yakima against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | $41,800 | $53,560 | $71,930 | |
| Washington | $45,070 | $58,620 | $77,630 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Yakima earns $47,130–$61,330. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $71,930, only 1.7 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 $14,200 wide, against $16,570 across Washington and $17,950 nationally: employers in Yakima 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 | $41,800 | $3,483 | $20.10 | $53,935 |
| 25th percentile | $47,130 | $3,928 | $22.66 | $60,813 |
| Median | $53,560 | $4,463 | $25.75 | $69,110 |
| 75th percentile | $61,330 | $5,111 | $29.49 | $79,135 |
| 90th percentile | $71,930 | $5,994 | $34.58 | $92,813 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $7,770 a year in pay and about $10,026 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $6,430 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 Yakima, and the Washington statewide median of $58,620 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Yakima
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 $15,550 to the $53,560 median and brings it to $69,110 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 Yakima
Of the 15 roles we track in Yakima, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($57,680) and administrative assistants ($52,540). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,780.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +17.9% | 180 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +7.7% | 290 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 940 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -1.9% | 1,020 | |
| HR Assistant | -4.9% | 40 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Yakima (+5.7%), between virtual receptionists (+7.8%) and office managers (+5.1%). The typical role here is at +0.6%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Yakima than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 13.4% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Yakima, 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 7 areas in Washington with more bookkeepers than Yakima, 1 pays less: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($53,050).
| Area | Median | vs Yakima | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +5.7% | 490 | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | +4.7% | 1,310 | |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +3.8% | 1,050 | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +2.9% | 510 | |
| Yakima, WA | this area | 940 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | -1.0% | 2,550 | |
| Walla Walla, WA | -4.0% | 250 |
Yakima against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yakima is #288 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 Washington, Baltimore-Columbia and Anchorage pay just above Yakima and Albany-Schenectady and Lebanon just below. All four are within $540 a year of the median in Yakima. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yakima | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | +1.0% | 2,300 | pay | |
| Baltimore-Columbia, MD | +0.0% | 8,540 | pay | |
| Yakima, WA | this area | 940 | ||
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | -0.0% | 4,170 | pay | |
| Lebanon, PA | -0.1% | 560 | pay | |
| Bozeman, MT | -7.0% | 940 | jobs | |
| Binghamton, NY | -8.8% | 950 | jobs | |
| Tyler, TX | -14.4% | 940 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Yakima, WA?
About $69,110 a year at the median, or $5,759 a month: $53,560 in pay plus about $15,550 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Yakima?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $53,560 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $41,800, the 90th $71,930, and the middle half earned $47,130 to $61,330.
Is Yakima cheaper than the rest of Washington for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $53,560 against $58,620 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee at $55,120, the next down Spokane-Spokane Valley at $53,050.
How many bookkeepers work in Yakima?
BLS counts about 940 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Washington total of 32,930. 7 areas in Washington have more; the closest in size is Olympia-Lacey, with about 1,050.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Yakima?
Yes: $1,020 a year more at the median. The medians are $53,560 and $52,540.
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.