Bookkeeper Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median bookkeeper in the Cincinnati area earns $49,590 a year ($23.84 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($50,670) and 2% above the Ohio median ($48,810). Half of the 9,050 bookkeepers there earn between $44,240 and $60,120.
Median $49,590
10th: $36,62090th: $70,980
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,620 | $36,110 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $44,240 | $42,360 | $43,520 |
| Median | $49,590 | $48,810 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $60,120 | $58,720 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $70,980 | $67,330 | $74,550 |
| Average | $52,410 | $51,020 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 9,050 | 45,140 | 1,373,680 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- Columbus, OH: $51,170
- Cleveland, OH: $48,860
- 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
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Similar jobs in Cincinnati, OH
- Billing Clerk: $47,630
- Customer Service Representative: $46,470
- Office Clerk: $44,640
- Administrative Assistant: $47,850
- Office Manager: $69,880
- Medical Secretary: $46,180
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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.