How much does a bookkeeping make in Columbus?
$51,170a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.60 an hour or $4,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.60
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 9,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,240Median: $51,170Highest 10%: $68,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| 75th | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $68,900 | $33.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,590 |
| Akron, OH | $49,180 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,970 |
| Cleveland, OH | $48,860 |
| Toledo, OH | $47,840 |
| Lima, OH | $46,570 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,510 |
| Mansfield, OH | $46,310 |
| Sandusky, OH | $46,090 |
| Canton, OH | $46,000 |
| Springfield, OH | $45,750 |
| Weirton, WV | $45,140 |
| Wheeling, WV | $44,650 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.60 ($51,170 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $51,170 against $50,670 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $48,810, so Columbus pays 5% more.
Where does Columbus rank for bookkeeping pay?
87 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,900 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.