SOC 13-2011 · May 2025 · United States
Accountants and Auditors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Accountants and Auditors across the United States is $83,680 per year, measured over 1,449,500 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $111,530.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Accountants and Auditors
Pay for this occupation varies by 68.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $111,530 and Arkansas pays $66,330.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,530 | 9,810 | |
| 2 | New York | $102,640 | 109,830 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $100,830 | 42,250 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $99,460 | 46,230 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $97,550 | 16,770 | |
| 6 | California | $97,050 | 175,360 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $97,030 | 35,410 | |
| 8 | Washington | $96,550 | 34,740 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $95,820 | 6,570 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $95,020 | 6,570 |
States with the most Accountants and Auditors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 175,360 | $97,050 | |
| 2 | Texas | 116,470 | $80,920 | |
| 3 | New York | 109,830 | $102,640 | |
| 4 | Florida | 91,000 | $79,250 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 54,930 | $80,230 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 54,290 | $79,000 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 50,440 | $79,320 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 49,270 | $82,050 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 47,100 | $93,290 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 46,230 | $99,460 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $121,700 | 13,180 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $110,730 | 25,170 |
| 3 | New York | $105,650 | 111,930 |
| 4 | Washington | $102,140 | 41,470 |
| 5 | Bridgeport | $102,020 | 5,000 |
| 6 | Midland | $100,890 | 1,240 |
| 7 | Parkersburg | $100,420 | 550 |
| 8 | Boston | $100,150 | 37,150 |
| 9 | Denver | $100,020 | 22,720 |
| 10 | Boulder | $99,990 | 2,380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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