How much does a bookkeeping make in Portland?
$54,610a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $26.25 an hour or $4,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.25
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $54,610Highest 10%: $71,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| Median | $54,610 | $26.25 | |
| 75th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $71,990 | $34.61 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.
| Lewiston, ME | $50,230 |
| Bangor, ME | $49,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $26.25 ($54,610 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $54,610 against $50,670 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $50,510, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for bookkeeping pay?
50 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,990 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.