Bookkeeper Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median bookkeeper in the Pittsburgh area earns $47,250 a year ($22.72 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($50,670) and 2% below the Pennsylvania median ($48,440). Half of the 9,250 bookkeepers there earn between $41,240 and $57,820.
Median $47,250
10th: $35,47090th: $68,140
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,470 | $34,960 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $41,240 | $41,840 | $43,520 |
| Median | $47,250 | $48,440 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $57,820 | $58,910 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $68,140 | $69,570 | $74,550 |
| Average | $49,970 | $50,860 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 9,250 | 48,920 | 1,373,680 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $52,710
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Billing Clerk: $45,110
- Customer Service Representative: $42,790
- Office Clerk: $45,040
- Administrative Assistant: $45,550
- Office Manager: $63,260
- Medical Secretary: $44,260
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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.