How much does a bookkeeping make in California?
$59,230a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in California. That is $28.48 an hour or $4,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.48
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 151,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $59,230Highest 10%: $81,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| Median | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| 75th | $70,600 | $33.94 | |
| 90th | $81,990 | $39.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $66,130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,530 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,960 |
| Napa, CA | $61,710 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,180 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,170 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,180 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,590 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,580 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $58,570 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $56,250 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,610 |
| Yuba City, CA | $55,210 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $53,170 |
| Hanford, CA | $52,920 |
| Merced, CA | $51,740 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,200 |
| Redding, CA | $51,090 |
| Chico, CA | $50,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $47,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bookkeepings.
| 1. District of Columbia | $65,180 |
| 2. Connecticut | $59,970 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $59,830 |
| 4. California | $59,230 |
| 5. Washington | $58,620 |
| 6. New Jersey | $58,300 |
| 7. New York | $58,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.48 ($59,230 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $59,230 against $50,670 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for bookkeeping pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays bookkeepings the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $66,130 a year.
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.