How much does a bookkeeping make in Albany?
$53,540a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $25.74 an hour or $4,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.74
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $53,540Highest 10%: $71,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $53,540 | $25.74 | |
| 75th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $71,920 | $34.58 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.
| New York, NY | $60,640 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,130 |
| Kingston, NY | $54,510 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,610 |
| Ithaca, NY | $51,610 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,870 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,300 |
| Utica, NY | $49,280 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,830 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,330 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $25.74 ($53,540 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $53,540 against $50,670 nationally, 6% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,160, so Albany pays 8% less.
Where does Albany rank for bookkeeping pay?
59 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,920 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.