How much does a bookkeeping make in Columbus?
$42,800a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $20.58 an hour or $3,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.58
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 369 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,880Median: $42,800Highest 10%: $60,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,880 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $42,800 | $20.58 | |
| 75th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 90th | $60,120 | $28.90 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.
| Atlanta, GA | $51,170 |
| Savannah, GA | $49,620 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,430 |
| Hinesville, GA | $47,490 |
| Athens, GA | $47,360 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,920 |
| Augusta, GA | $46,450 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $46,120 |
| Macon, GA | $45,760 |
| Dalton, GA | $45,600 |
| Rome, GA | $45,570 |
| Brunswick, GA | $45,240 |
| Valdosta, GA | $44,540 |
| Albany, GA | $43,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $20.58 ($42,800 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $42,800 against $50,670 nationally, 16% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $49,350, so Columbus pays 13% less.
Where does Columbus rank for bookkeeping pay?
369 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,120 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.