Bookkeeper salary in Yuba City, CA
The median bookkeeper in Yuba City earned $55,210 a year in May 20251. That is 9.0% above the US median of $50,670, even though it is 6.8% below the California statewide median of $59,230. Nationally that is #48 of 521 areas, in the top tenth. About 460 bookkeepers work here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Yuba City, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yuba City against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | $39,460 | $55,210 | $74,070 | |
| California | $41,600 | $59,230 | $81,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $74,070, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Yuba City earns $46,670–$61,650. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,980 wide, against $22,000 across California and $17,950 nationally: employers in Yuba City 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 | $39,460 | $3,288 | $18.97 | $50,916 |
| 25th percentile | $46,670 | $3,889 | $22.44 | $60,219 |
| Median | $55,210 | $4,601 | $26.54 | $71,239 |
| 75th percentile | $61,650 | $5,138 | $29.64 | $79,548 |
| 90th percentile | $74,070 | $6,172 | $35.61 | $95,574 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $6,440 a year in pay and about $8,310 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,540 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 Yuba City, and the California statewide median of $59,230 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Yuba City
At the $55,210 median, a local hire costs about $71,239 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $16,029 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 Yuba City
Of the 15 roles we track in Yuba City, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($58,840) and HR assistants ($54,040). Project Coordinator is the highest at $108,190.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +9.9% | 40 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +6.6% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 460 | |
| HR Assistant | -2.1% | 40 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -5.6% | 220 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Yuba City (+9.0%), between customer support specialists (+9.8%) and administrative assistants (+8.3%). The typical role here is at +2.4%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Yuba City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 12.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Yuba City, 9.2% across California and 8.8% 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. Of the 26 areas in California with more bookkeepers than Yuba City, 11 pay less, the largest of them Fresno, CA ($54,170), Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($53,170) and Modesto, CA ($55,040).
| Area | Median | vs Yuba City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | +3.0% | 8,680 | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | +1.9% | 2,080 | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | +0.7% | 12,710 | |
| Yuba City, CA | this area | 460 | |
| Modesto, CA | -0.3% | 1,730 | |
| North Coast Region of California (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 1,300 | |
| Fresno, CA | -1.9% | 4,310 |
Yuba City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yuba City is #448 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside California, Pittsfield and Olympia-Lacey pay just above Yuba City and Wenatchee-East Wenatchee and Bend just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Yuba City. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yuba City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +0.7% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Pittsfield, MA | +0.2% | 530 | pay | |
| Yuba City, CA | this area | 460 | ||
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | -0.2% | 510 | pay | |
| Bend, OR | -0.6% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | -10.1% | 460 | jobs | |
| Casper, WY | -12.8% | 460 | jobs | |
| Yuma, AZ | -18.5% | 460 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Yuba City, CA?
About $71,239 a year at the median, or $5,937 a month: $55,210 in pay plus about $16,029 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Yuba City?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $55,210 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $39,460, the 90th $74,070, and the middle half earned $46,670 to $61,650.
Is Yuba City cheaper than the rest of California for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $55,210 against $59,230 statewide. The next area up in California is Riverside-San Bernardino at $55,610, the next down Modesto at $55,040.
How many bookkeepers work in Yuba City?
BLS counts about 460 in the May 2025 survey. 26 areas in California have more; the closest in size is El Centro, with about 530.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Yuba City?
Yes: $1,170 a year more at the median. The medians are $55,210 and $54,040.
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.