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Bookkeeper Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$26.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,862/year ($3,655/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,850 Bookkeeper jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Bookkeeper salary of $54,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,862 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,372 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,177 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,189 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,862 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,655 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Minnesota?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Minnesota is $54,600 per year ($26.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,970 and $62,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $54,600, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $43,862 per year ($3,655 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 26,850 Bookkeeper jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.