Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,300 | $51,589 | +13% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.03 | $24.80 | +13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $53,585.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Bookkeeper in New Jersey is $58,300, or about $28.03 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Bookkeepers is $51,589. New Jersey is +13% above the national median.
Entry-level bookkeepers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 37,550 bookkeeper jobs on record and a median salary of $58,300, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.