Accountants and Auditors Salary (2025)
Based on 1,449,500 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $56,020 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $67,020 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $83,680 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $109,810 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $144,090 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$56K
25th
$67K
Median
$84K
75th
$110K
90th
$144K
Highest Paying States for Accountants and Auditors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $122,680 |
| New York | $114,070 |
| New Jersey | $110,590 |
| Massachusetts | $107,170 |
| California | $103,760 |
| Colorado | $103,150 |
| Washington | $102,700 |
| Connecticut | $101,810 |
| Virginia | $100,660 |
| Rhode Island | $99,880 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Accountants and Auditors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $122,680 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $99,880 — a difference of $22,800. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Accountants and Auditors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,449,500 workers were employed as Accountants and Auditorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $94,750 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2011