Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,160 | $51,589 | +13% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.96 | $24.80 | +13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $53,902.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Bookkeeper in New York is $58,160, or about $27.96 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Bookkeepers is $51,589. New York is +13% above the national median.
Entry-level bookkeepers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 84,280 bookkeeper jobs on record and a median salary of $58,160, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.