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How much does a bookkeeping make in Altoona?

$42,660a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.

Hourly
$20.51
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
371 of 393
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,020Median: $42,660Highest 10%: $57,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,020$14.43
25th$35,380$17.01
Median$42,660$20.51
75th$50,350$24.21
90th$57,820$27.80

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

Lebanon, PA$53,500
Philadelphia, PA$52,710
Allentown, PA$49,100
Reading, PA$48,720
Harrisburg, PA$48,540
Lancaster, PA$48,210
York, PA$47,590
Gettysburg, PA$47,250
Pittsburgh, PA$47,250
Scranton, PA$46,860
Williamsport, PA$46,840
Chambersburg, PA$46,470
State College, PA$46,370
Erie, PA$45,300
Johnstown, PA$41,730
Bookkeeping salary in Pennsylvania Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Altoona

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,890
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,160
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Eligibility Interviewer$55,220
Production$50,540
Dispatcher$47,010
Billing and Posting Clerk$42,850
Office Clerk$42,460
Bill and Account Collector$42,330
Salaries for every job in Altoona, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Altoona?

The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Altoona than the national average?

No: $42,660 against $50,670 nationally, 16% less.

How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,440, so Altoona pays 12% less.

Where does Altoona rank for bookkeeping pay?

371 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Altoona?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,820 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.