Bookkeeper Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median bookkeeper in the Detroit area earns $51,480 a year ($24.75 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($50,670) and 5% above the Michigan median ($48,980). Half of the 14,730 bookkeepers there earn between $44,720 and $60,340.
Median $51,480
10th: $38,16090th: $71,570
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,160 | $36,250 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $44,720 | $42,740 | $43,520 |
| Median | $51,480 | $48,980 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $60,340 | $58,530 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $71,570 | $67,480 | $74,550 |
| Average | $53,540 | $51,430 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 14,730 | 37,550 | 1,373,680 |
Detroit, MI ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $48,550
- 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
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Billing Clerk: $47,840
- Customer Service Representative: $44,730
- Office Clerk: $45,810
- Administrative Assistant: $47,330
- Office Manager: $67,060
- Medical Secretary: $42,320
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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.