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Bookkeeper Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$28.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,262/year ($3,938/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,110 Bookkeeper jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Bookkeeper salary of $59,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,262 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,000 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,577 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,992 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,262 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Massachusetts?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Massachusetts is $59,830 per year ($28.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,160 and $69,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $59,830, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $47,262 per year ($3,938 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 29,110 Bookkeeper jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.