According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for accountants in the United States is $75,550. However, this figure varies depending on where you live and your level of experience.
For example, in New York City, a junior accountant with less than one year of experience makes an average salary of $51,000 per year while a senior accountant with 25 years of experience makes an average salary of $108,000 per year.
The annual salary for accountants is typically between $50,000 and $80,000. This range can vary based on the industry and region in which you work, as well as whether or not you are working at a small or large company.
Annual Salary For Accountant
How Much Does an Accountant Make?
Accountants made a median salary of $73,560 in 2020. The best-paid 25 percent made $97,530 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $57,110.
25%
$57,110
Median
$73,560
75%
$97,530
Salary Outlook
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$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
What is the Outlook for Accountants?
The BLS projects 96,000 new jobs to open in the accounting field by 2030. The profession is expected to grow by 7%.
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Best-Paying Cities for Accountants
The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the accountant profession are Salinas, New York, Midland, San Jose, and San Francisco.
Salinas, California
$111,680
New York, New York
$105,720
Midland, Texas
$103,120
San Jose, California
$102,920
San Francisco, California
$101,090
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Best-Paying States for Accountants
The states and districts that pay Accountants the highest mean salary are District of Columbia ($110,140), New York ($101,440), New Jersey ($96,260), Massachusetts ($88,830), and California ($88,130).
District of Columbia
$110,140
New York
$101,440
New Jersey
$96,260
Massachusetts
$88,830
California
$88,130
