Bookkeeper Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median bookkeeper in the Buffalo area earns $51,610 a year ($24.81 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($50,670) and 11% below the New York State median ($58,160). Half of the 5,890 bookkeepers there earn between $45,760 and $60,030.
Median $51,610
10th: $38,40090th: $69,260
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,400 | $39,880 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 | $47,400 | $43,520 |
| Median | $51,610 | $58,160 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $60,030 | $69,330 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $69,260 | $81,990 | $74,550 |
| Average | $53,920 | $59,930 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 5,890 | 84,280 | 1,373,680 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- New York, NY: $60,640
- San Jose, CA: $66,130
- San Francisco, CA: $65,530
- Boston, MA: $60,960
- Seattle, WA: $60,460
- Hartford, CT: $59,470
- Washington, DC: $59,290
- Los Angeles, CA: $58,590
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Billing Clerk: $47,950
- Customer Service Representative: $45,520
- Office Clerk: $46,040
- Administrative Assistant: $46,780
- Office Manager: $70,000
- Medical Secretary: $45,960
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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.