Bookkeeper Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median bookkeeper in the San Jose area earns $66,130 a year ($31.79 an hour), 31% above the U.S. median ($50,670) and 12% above the California median ($59,230). Half of the 7,590 bookkeepers there earn between $58,800 and $78,460.
Median $66,130
10th: $48,31090th: $96,500
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,310 | $41,600 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $58,800 | $48,600 | $43,520 |
| Median | $66,130 | $59,230 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $78,460 | $70,600 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $96,500 | $81,990 | $74,550 |
| Average | $70,090 | $60,830 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 7,590 | 151,870 | 1,373,680 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay.
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- San Francisco, CA: $65,530
- Los Angeles, CA: $58,590
- San Diego, CA: $58,580
- 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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- Billing Clerk: $70,280
- Customer Service Representative: $60,480
- Office Clerk: $58,840
- Administrative Assistant: $62,940
- Office Manager: $95,010
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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.