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Bookkeeper Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$21.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,277/year ($3,106/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,980 Bookkeeper jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Bookkeeper salary of $44,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,277 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $44,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,207 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,434 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$972 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,277 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,106 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Louisiana?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Louisiana is $44,890 per year ($21.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,990 and $54,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $44,890, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $37,277 per year ($3,106 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 18,980 Bookkeeper jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.