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Bookkeeper Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$23.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,122/year ($3,510/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,290 Bookkeeper jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Bookkeeper salary of $49,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,122 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,785 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,803 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,122 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,510 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in North Dakota?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in North Dakota is $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,750 and $58,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $49,710, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $42,122 per year ($3,510 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 4,290 Bookkeeper jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.