Bookkeeper salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$49,970/year
about $24.02 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,360 – $60,600
Half of bookkeepers in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $49,970 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #25 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,680 | $18.12 |
| 25th | $45,360 | $21.81 |
| Median (50th) | $49,970 | $24.02 |
| 75th | $60,600 | $29.13 |
| 90th (top earners) | $74,090 | $35.62 |
*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 St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,360 ($21.81/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,360 to $60,600 ($21.81 to $29.13/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $60,600 ($29.13/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, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.