Bookkeeper Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median bookkeeper in the Birmingham area earns $47,330 a year ($22.75 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($50,670) and 6% above the Alabama median ($44,640). Half of the 5,430 bookkeepers there earn between $38,900 and $55,430.
Median $47,330
10th: $32,16090th: $61,680
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,160 | $30,460 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $38,900 | $36,390 | $43,520 |
| Median | $47,330 | $44,640 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $55,430 | $50,680 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $61,680 | $60,250 | $74,550 |
| Average | $47,830 | $44,940 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 5,430 | 19,890 | 1,373,680 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- San Jose, CA: $66,130
- San Francisco, CA: $65,530
- Boston, MA: $60,960
- New York, NY: $60,640
- Seattle, WA: $60,460
- Hartford, CT: $59,470
- Washington, DC: $59,290
- Los Angeles, CA: $58,590
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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Billing Clerk: $42,040
- Customer Service Representative: $40,530
- Office Clerk: $34,220
- Administrative Assistant: $44,580
- Office Manager: $64,170
- Medical Secretary: $39,150
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.