SOC 13-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Accountants and Auditors — Sherman
Sherman-Denison, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Sherman, TX the median wage is $75,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sherman, TX the median wage is $75,650. That is 9.6% lower than the national median of $83,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,200 and $94,350. The lowest tenth earn under $46,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $126,980.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $100,890. Of the 216 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,240 | −44.7% |
| 25th | $60,200 | −28.1% |
| Median (50th) | $75,650 | −9.6% |
| 75th | $94,350 | +12.8% |
| 90th | $126,980 | +51.7% |
| Mean | $81,480 | −2.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $100,890 | 1,240 | |
| 2 | Houston | $85,090 | 28,400 | |
| 3 | Austin | $83,120 | 12,480 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $82,620 | 37,450 | |
| 5 | Odessa | $80,260 | 550 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $78,650 | 8,360 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $76,680 | 840 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $76,200 | 1,070 | |
| 9 | Waco | $76,140 | 860 | |
| 10 | Wichita Falls | $76,050 | 310 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sherman run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $75,650 goes as far as $77,909 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,909US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,650 a year, 9.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,240 to $126,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $100,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Sherman, TX?
The median annual wage is $75,650, or $36.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,680, so pay in Sherman, TX is 9.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sherman, TX earns more than $126,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $100,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Sherman, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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