Bookkeeper Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median bookkeeper in the Richmond area earns $51,400 a year ($24.71 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($50,670) and about the same as the Virginia median ($51,620). Half of the 4,890 bookkeepers there earn between $45,010 and $60,920.
Median $51,400
10th: $37,36090th: $70,160
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,360 | $36,610 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $45,010 | $44,420 | $43,520 |
| Median | $51,400 | $51,620 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $60,920 | $62,230 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $70,160 | $72,860 | $74,550 |
| Average | $53,580 | $53,740 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 4,890 | 31,990 | 1,373,680 |
Richmond, VA ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $48,690
- 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 Richmond, VA
- Billing Clerk: $47,170
- Customer Service Representative: $42,660
- Office Clerk: $46,320
- Administrative Assistant: $47,840
- Office Manager: $64,690
- Medical Secretary: $44,310
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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.