What are the main factors that influence an Accountant/Bookkeeper's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accountant/Bookkeeper?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accountant/Bookkeeper roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accountant/Bookkeeper's salary?

An Accountant/Bookkeeper's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,734 for beginners, reaching about $43,202 at mid-level, and approach $44,582 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accountant/Bookkeeper?

Accountant/Bookkeeper salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accountant/Bookkeeper roles are District of Columbia $49,254, California $49,067, Massachusetts $48,413. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Accountant/Bookkeeper Salary in Vermont

How much does an Accountant/Bookkeeper make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant/Bookkeeper in Vermont is $43,662 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Accountant/Bookkeeper's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,987
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,214 to $46,973
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,074

10% $37,074

50% (Median) $43,662

90% $49,987

Accountant/Bookkeeper Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,973	$3,914	$903	$23
Average	$43,662	$3,638	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$40,214	$3,351	$773	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Accountant/Bookkeeper Salaries

An Accountant/Bookkeeper's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accountant/Bookkeeper Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant/Bookkeeper's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,734
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,846
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,202
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,490
Expert (over 8 years): $44,582

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Accountant/Bookkeeper	less than 1 year	$41,734
Early Career Level Accountant/Bookkeeper	1-2 years	$41,846
Mid-Level Level Accountant/Bookkeeper	2-4 years	$43,202
Senior-Level Level Accountant/Bookkeeper	5-8 years	$44,490
Expert Level Accountant/Bookkeeper	over 8 years	$44,582

How Do Accountant/Bookkeeper Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accountant/Bookkeepers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,254.
California: $49,067.
Massachusetts: $48,413.

District of Columbia $49,254 California $49,067 Massachusetts $48,413 Washington $48,235 New Jersey $48,217 Alaska $48,155 Connecticut $47,541 New York $47,292

Hawaii $46,496 Rhode Island $46,122 Maryland $45,868 Minnesota $45,521 Colorado $45,388 Illinois $45,343 Oregon $45,174 Delaware $45,050

New Hampshire $44,972 Virginia $44,796 Pennsylvania $44,285 Nevada $44,027 North Dakota $43,942 Michigan $43,809 Wisconsin $43,760 Vermont $43,662

Texas $43,391 Maine $43,373 Arizona $43,346 Ohio $43,315 Georgia $42,906 Indiana $42,701 Wyoming $42,661 Utah $42,599

Iowa $42,572 Kansas $42,359 Louisiana $42,296 North Carolina $42,274 Missouri $42,265 Florida $42,092 Montana $41,998 Nebraska $41,909

Kentucky $41,860 South Carolina $41,682 Tennessee $41,571 Idaho $41,527 New Mexico $41,202 Oklahoma $41,131 Alabama $40,868 South Dakota $40,428

Arkansas $40,188 West Virginia $40,059 Mississippi $39,672

Top Paying Cities for Accountant/Bookkeeper

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $44,692
Barre: $44,759
Cabot: $44,661

Adamant, VT $44,692

Barre, VT $44,759

Cabot, VT $44,661

Calais, VT $44,700

East Barre, VT $44,691

East Calais, VT $44,692

East Montpelier, VT $44,722

Eden, VT $44,662

Eden Mills, VT $44,622

Graniteville, VT $44,756

Hyde Park, VT $44,728

Johnson, VT $44,785

Lake Elmore, VT $44,678

Marshfield, VT $44,668

Moretown, VT $44,788

Morrisville, VT $44,783

Moscow, VT $44,805

Northfield, VT $44,733

Northfield Falls, VT $44,942

North Hyde Park, VT $44,725

North Montpelier, VT $44,680

Plainfield, VT $44,674

Roxbury, VT $44,598

South Barre, VT $44,811

Waterbury, VT $44,801

Stowe, VT $44,807

Waitsfield, VT $44,782

Warren, VT $44,698

Washington, VT $44,611

Waterbury Center, VT $44,799

Websterville, VT $44,749

Williamstown, VT $44,697

Wolcott, VT $44,673

Woodbury, VT $44,629

Worcester, VT $44,673

Rutland, VT $44,672

Belmont, VT $44,534

Benson, VT $44,533

Bomoseen, VT $44,604

Brandon, VT $44,637

Bridport, VT $44,641

Castleton, VT $44,612

Center Rutland, VT $44,643

Chittenden, VT $44,540

Cuttingsville, VT $44,524

Danby, VT $44,601

East Middlebury, VT $44,666

East Poultney, VT $44,605

East Wallingford, VT $44,557

Fair Haven, VT $44,573

Florence, VT $44,557

Forest Dale, VT $44,638

Gaysville, VT $44,355

Granville, VT $44,565

Hancock, VT $44,557

Hydeville, VT $44,609

Killington, VT $44,553

Middlebury, VT $44,735

Middletown Springs, VT $44,581

Mount Holly, VT $44,540

North Clarendon, VT $44,605

Orwell, VT $44,601

Pawlet, VT $44,617

Pittsfield, VT $44,578

Pittsford, VT $44,621

Poultney, VT $44,613

Proctor, VT $44,662

Ripton, VT $44,610

Rochester, VT $44,587

Rupert, VT $44,583

Salisbury, VT $44,654

Shoreham, VT $44,616

Stockbridge, VT $44,537

Wallingford, VT $44,561

Wells, VT $44,618

West Pawlet, VT $44,633

West Rupert, VT $44,623

West Rutland, VT $44,596

Whiting, VT $44,618

Saint Johnsbury, VT $44,666

Albany, VT $44,640

Barnet, VT $44,618

Barton, VT $44,635

Beebe Plain, VT $44,649

Concord, VT $44,576

Coventry, VT $44,701

Craftsbury, VT $44,653

Craftsbury Common, VT $44,655

Danville, VT $44,628

Derby, VT $44,649

Derby Line, VT $44,615

East Burke, VT $44,614

East Charleston, VT $44,618

East Hardwick, VT $44,642

East Haven, VT $44,516

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $44,665

Glover, VT $44,622

Granby, VT $44,462

Greensboro, VT $44,607

Greensboro Bend, VT $44,635

Hardwick, VT $44,685

Irasburg, VT $44,624

Island Pond, VT $44,551

Lowell, VT $44,609

Lower Waterford, VT $44,660

Lyndon, VT $44,652

Lyndon Center, VT $44,702

Lyndonville, VT $44,654

Morgan, VT $44,573

Newport, VT $44,675

Newport Center, VT $44,618

North Concord, VT $44,502

North Troy, VT $44,625

Orleans, VT $44,608

Passumpsic, VT $44,669

Peacham, VT $44,579

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $44,670

Sheffield, VT $44,591

Sutton, VT $44,587

Troy, VT $44,629

West Burke, VT $44,617

West Charleston, VT $44,596

West Danville, VT $44,631

Westfield, VT $44,595

West Glover, VT $44,626

Averill, VT $44,366

Beecher Falls, VT $44,654

Canaan, VT $44,543

Gilman, VT $44,739

Guildhall, VT $44,484

Lunenburg, VT $44,581

Norton, VT $44,455

North Bennington, VT $44,952

North Pownal, VT $45,042

Pownal, VT $45,068

White River Junction, VT $44,660

Ascutney, VT $44,681

Barnard, VT $44,559

Bethel, VT $44,586

Bradford, VT $44,633

Bridgewater, VT $44,605

Bridgewater Corners, VT $44,516

Brookfield, VT $44,630

Brownsville, VT $44,605

Chelsea, VT $44,604

Corinth, VT $44,592

East Corinth, VT $44,611

East Randolph, VT $44,619

East Ryegate, VT $44,581

East Thetford, VT $44,636

Fairlee, VT $44,588

Groton, VT $44,600

Hartford, VT $44,776

Hartland, VT $44,620

Hartland Four Corners, VT $44,618

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $44,733

Newbury, VT $44,594

North Hartland, VT $44,651

North Pomfret, VT $44,575

North Thetford, VT $44,635

Norwich, VT $44,626

Plymouth, VT $44,484

Post Mills, VT $44,625

Quechee, VT $44,671

Randolph, VT $44,663

Randolph Center, VT $44,641

Reading, VT $44,521

Sharon, VT $44,585

South Pomfret, VT $44,543

South Royalton, VT $44,598

South Ryegate, VT $44,607

South Strafford, VT $44,596

South Woodstock, VT $44,532

Strafford, VT $44,557

Taftsville, VT $44,675

Thetford, VT $44,636

Thetford Center, VT $44,589

Topsham, VT $44,576

Tunbridge, VT $44,584

Vershire, VT $44,563

Wells River, VT $44,610

West Fairlee, VT $44,692

West Hartford, VT $44,576

West Newbury, VT $44,593

West Topsham, VT $44,611

Wilder, VT $44,779

Windsor, VT $44,638

Woodstock, VT $44,583

Bellows Falls, VT $44,746

Cambridgeport, VT $44,695

Cavendish, VT $44,546

Chester, VT $44,591

Chester Depot, VT $44,575

Grafton, VT $44,557

Londonderry, VT $44,637

Ludlow, VT $44,569

North Springfield, VT $44,725

Perkinsville, VT $44,604

Peru, VT $44,590

Proctorsville, VT $44,554

Saxtons River, VT $44,737

South Londonderry, VT $44,665

Springfield, VT $44,703

Westminster, VT $44,746

Westminster Station, VT $44,749

Weston, VT $44,545

Shaftsbury, VT $44,898

Brattleboro, VT $44,837

Bondville, VT $44,652

East Dover, VT $44,742

Jacksonville, VT $44,855

Jamaica, VT $44,653

Marlboro, VT $45,059

Newfane, VT $44,713

Putney, VT $44,704

Readsboro, VT $45,065

South Newfane, VT $44,729

Stamford, VT $45,032

Townshend, VT $44,673

Vernon, VT $44,974

Wardsboro, VT $44,705

West Dover, VT $44,779

West Dummerston, VT $44,724

West Halifax, VT $44,793

West Townshend, VT $44,613

West Wardsboro, VT $44,613

Whitingham, VT $44,839

Williamsville, VT $44,724

Wilmington, VT $44,812

Burlington, VT $44,934

South Burlington, VT $44,932

Winooski, VT $44,934

Colchester, VT $44,934

Alburgh, VT $44,710

Bakersfield, VT $44,776

Belvidere Center, VT $44,614

Bristol, VT $44,786

Cambridge, VT $44,839

Charlotte, VT $44,873

East Berkshire, VT $44,733

East Fairfield, VT $44,800

Enosburg Falls, VT $44,676

Essex, VT $44,900

Essex Junction, VT $44,903

Fairfax, VT $44,842

Fairfield, VT $44,799

Ferrisburgh, VT $44,823

Franklin, VT $44,679

Grand Isle, VT $44,847

Highgate Center, VT $44,717

Highgate Springs, VT $44,739

Hinesburg, VT $44,872

Huntington, VT $44,839

Isle La Motte, VT $44,766

Jeffersonville, VT $44,809

Jericho, VT $44,863

Jonesville, VT $44,872

Milton, VT $44,884

Monkton, VT $44,836

Montgomery, VT $44,676

Montgomery Center, VT $44,622

New Haven, VT $44,780

North Ferrisburgh, VT $44,843

North Hero, VT $44,799

Richford, VT $44,669

Richmond, VT $44,867

Saint Albans, VT $44,819

Saint Albans Bay, VT $44,813

Shelburne, VT $44,914

Sheldon, VT $44,766

Sheldon Springs, VT $44,875

South Hero, VT $44,887

Starksboro, VT $44,812

Swanton, VT $44,758

Underhill, VT $44,852

Underhill Center, VT $44,854

Vergennes, VT $44,766

Waterville, VT $44,782

Westford, VT $44,875

Williston, VT $44,908

Montpelier, VT $44,752

Bennington, VT $44,984

Arlington, VT $44,826

Dorset, VT $44,652

East Arlington, VT $44,635

East Dorset, VT $44,653

Manchester, VT $44,773

Manchester Center, VT $44,744

Accountant/Bookkeeper Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant/Bookkeeper roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 61% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Accountant/Bookkeeper positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant/Bookkeeper as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accountant/Bookkeeper

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$54,577	$26.0	25%
Financial Services	$52,394	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$52,394	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$52,394	$25.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$50,211	$24.0	15%

Accountant/Bookkeeper Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant/Bookkeeper's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$40,214

Average $43,662/year

$46,973

$3,351

Average $3,638/month

$3,914

$773

Average $840/week

$903

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,973	$3,914	$903	$23
Average	$43,662	$3,638	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$40,214	$3,351	$773	$19

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