How much does a bookkeeping make in Washington?
$59,290a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 18,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,520Median: $59,290Highest 10%: $79,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,520 | $19.96 | |
| 25th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $66,580 | $32.01 | |
| 90th | $79,390 | $38.17 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.50 ($59,290 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,290 against $50,670 nationally, 17% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $65,180, so Washington pays 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for bookkeeping pay?
16 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,390 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.