Accountants and Auditors
Occupation
$81,680
National Median Salary
$39.27
Median Hourly Wage
1,448,290
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+23.9%
10 Year Change
$65,940
2014 Median
$81,680
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Accountants and Auditors
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $131,830 | 150 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $125,790 | 130 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $124,510 | 1,860 |
| Biomass Electric Power Generation | $118,160 | 40 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $117,960 | 22,350 |
Top Paying States for Accountants and Auditors
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $103,030 | 9,600 |
| New York | $101,780 | 111,860 |
| New Jersey | $101,340 | 43,540 |
| Massachusetts | $96,580 | 45,520 |
| California | $96,360 | 173,370 |
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Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Biomass Electric Power Generation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
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