Bookkeeper salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$57,040/year
about $27.42 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,360 – $64,620
Half of bookkeepers in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $57,040 a year and half earn less. That's 13% higher than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #11 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $40,260 | $19.36 |
| 25th | $48,360 | $23.25 |
| Median (50th) | $57,040 | $27.42 |
| 75th | $64,620 | $31.07 |
| 90th (top earners) | $75,490 | $36.29 |
*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 Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,360 ($23.25/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,360 to $64,620 ($23.25 to $31.07/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $64,620 ($31.07/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, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.