Bookkeeper Salary in Washington, DC
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The median bookkeeper in the Washington area earns $59,290 a year ($28.50 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($50,670). Half of the 18,550 bookkeepers there earn between $49,210 and $66,580.
Median $59,290
10th: $41,52090th: $79,390
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,520 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $49,210 | $43,520 |
| Median | $59,290 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $66,580 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $79,390 | $74,550 |
| Average | $60,030 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 18,550 | 1,373,680 |
Washington, DC ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $58,590
- San Diego, CA: $58,580
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- Billing Clerk: $55,920
- Customer Service Representative: $46,220
- Office Clerk: $51,880
- Administrative Assistant: $53,660
- Office Manager: $76,400
- Medical Secretary: $48,280
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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.