Bookkeeper Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median bookkeeper in the Columbus area earns $51,170 a year ($24.60 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($50,670) and 5% above the Ohio median ($48,810). Half of the 9,000 bookkeepers there earn between $45,760 and $59,810.
Median $51,170
10th: $38,24090th: $68,900
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,240 | $36,110 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 | $42,360 | $43,520 |
| Median | $51,170 | $48,810 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $59,810 | $58,720 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $68,900 | $67,330 | $74,550 |
| Average | $53,180 | $51,020 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 9,000 | 45,140 | 1,373,680 |
Columbus, OH ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $49,590
- 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 Columbus, OH
- Billing Clerk: $47,320
- Customer Service Representative: $46,350
- Office Clerk: $44,830
- Administrative Assistant: $47,870
- Office Manager: $66,970
- Medical Secretary: $46,220
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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.