How much does a bookkeeping make in New York?
$58,160a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in New York. That is $27.96 an hour or $4,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.96
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 84,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $58,160Highest 10%: $81,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $58,160 | $27.96 | |
| 75th | $69,330 | $33.33 | |
| 90th | $81,990 | $39.42 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $60,640 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,130 |
| Kingston, NY | $54,510 |
| Albany, NY | $53,540 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bookkeepings.
| 4. California | $59,230 |
| 5. Washington | $58,620 |
| 6. New Jersey | $58,300 |
| 7. New York | $58,160 |
| 8. Alaska | $56,430 |
| 9. Vermont | $54,720 |
| 10. Minnesota | $54,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.96 ($58,160 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,160 against $50,670 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for bookkeeping pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays bookkeepings the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $60,640 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.