Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,230 | $51,589 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.48 | $24.80 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $53,505.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Bookkeeper in California is $59,230, or about $28.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Bookkeepers is $51,589. California is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level bookkeepers in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 151,870 bookkeeper jobs on record and a median salary of $59,230, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.