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Bookkeeper Salary in Michigan (2026)
$23.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,454/year ($3,288/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 37,550 Bookkeeper jobs in Michigan (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Bookkeeper salary of $48,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,454 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,698 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,747 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,454 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,288 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Michigan?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Michigan is $48,980 per year ($23.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,740 and $58,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $48,980, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $39,454 per year ($3,288 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 37,550 Bookkeeper jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.