Bookkeeper salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$53,570/year
about $25.75 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,930 – $62,530
Half of bookkeepers in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $53,570 a year and half earn less. That's 6% higher than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $40,110 | $19.28 |
| 25th | $45,930 | $22.08 |
| Median (50th) | $53,570 | $25.75 |
| 75th | $62,530 | $30.06 |
| 90th (top earners) | $75,540 | $36.32 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a bookkeeper job in the Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,930 ($22.08/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,930 to $62,530 ($22.08 to $30.06/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $62,530 ($30.06/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Ask which software you'd use (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite). Experience with it can support a higher offer.
- Full-charge bookkeepers who handle everything through month-end close usually earn more than clerks.
- Part-time and contract bookkeeping is common, so compare by hourly rate.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.