Bookkeeper salary in Yuma, AZ
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Yuma than in Arizona or the country as a whole. The median is $44,970 a year1: 11.1% below the Arizona statewide median of $50,590 and 11.2% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#420 of 521). BLS counts about 460 people in this job here, 2% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Yuma, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yuma against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | $33,990 | $44,970 | $61,780 | |
| Arizona | $37,440 | $50,590 | $68,170 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Yuma earns $37,710–$50,370. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $61,780, only 1.8 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 $12,660 wide, against $14,570 across Arizona and $17,950 nationally: employers in Yuma 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 | $33,990 | $2,832 | $16.34 | $43,858 |
| 25th percentile | $37,710 | $3,142 | $18.13 | $48,658 |
| Median | $44,970 | $3,748 | $21.62 | $58,026 |
| 75th percentile | $50,370 | $4,198 | $24.22 | $64,994 |
| 90th percentile | $61,780 | $5,148 | $29.70 | $79,716 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $5,400 a year in pay and about $6,968 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,260 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Yuma, and the Arizona statewide median of $50,590 falls there too. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local bookkeepers earn.
What a hire really costs in Yuma
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 $13,056 to the $44,970 median and brings it to $58,026 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 Yuma
Of the 16 roles we track in Yuma, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between data entry specialists ($45,890) and medical administrative assistants ($43,940). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,910.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +25.5% | 600 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +2.0% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 460 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.3% | 240 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -5.7% | 690 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 16 roles we track in Yuma (-11.2%), between administrative assistants (-10.8%) and recruiters (-14.1%). The typical role here is at -15.5%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Yuma than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 8.2% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Yuma, 6.5% across Arizona and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $43,610 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $51,980 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $8,370 a year. All 4 areas in Arizona with more bookkeepers than Yuma also pay more, among them Phoenix-Mesa, AZ ($51,980) and Tucson, AZ ($47,150).
| Area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +10.4% | 460 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +7.4% | 540 | |
| Tucson, AZ | +4.8% | 2,640 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | +3.5% | 760 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | +2.9% | 380 | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 460 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -3.0% | 210 |
Yuma against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yuma is #449 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Arizona, Parkersburg-Vienna and Fort Smith pay just above Yuma and Jonesboro and Muncie just below. All four are within $320 a year of the median in Yuma. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | +22.8% | 460 | jobs | |
| Casper, WY | +7.1% | 460 | jobs | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | +0.1% | 960 | pay | |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | +0.0% | 400 | pay | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 460 | ||
| Jonesboro, AR | -0.7% | 470 | pay | |
| Muncie, IN | -0.7% | 450 | pay | |
| Altoona, PA | -5.1% | 470 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Yuma, AZ?
About $58,026 a year at the median, or $4,835 a month: $44,970 in pay plus about $13,056 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Yuma?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $44,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,990, the 90th $61,780, and the middle half earned $37,710 to $50,370.
Is Yuma cheaper than the rest of Arizona for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $44,970 against $50,590 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Lake Havasu City-Kingman at $46,280, the next down Sierra Vista-Douglas at $43,610.
How many bookkeepers work in Yuma?
BLS counts about 460 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Arizona total of 22,690. 5 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Flagstaff, with about 460.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Yuma?
Yes: $1,030 a year more at the median. The medians are $44,970 and $43,940.
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.