Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $65,180 | $51,589 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.34 | $24.80 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,308.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Bookkeeper in District of Columbia is $65,180, or about $31.34 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Bookkeepers is $51,589. District of Columbia is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level bookkeepers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,790 bookkeeper jobs on record and a median salary of $65,180, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.