How much does a bookkeeping make in Pennsylvania?
$48,440a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in Pennsylvania. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,960Median: $48,440Highest 10%: $69,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| Median | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| 90th | $69,570 | $33.45 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Altoona, PA | $42,660 |
| Johnstown, PA | $41,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bookkeepings.
| 28. Texas | $48,910 |
| 29. Ohio | $48,810 |
| 30. Hawaii | $48,730 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $48,440 |
| 32. Idaho | $48,310 |
| 33. Iowa | $48,180 |
| 34. Tennessee | $48,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.29 ($48,440 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $48,440 against $50,670 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for bookkeeping pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays bookkeepings the most?
Lebanon, PA, with a median of $53,500 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.