Occupation salary
Accountant Salary
Accountant careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$56,020
Entry-level baseline
National median
$83,680
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$144,090
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Accountant
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $71,850 | $105,650 | $174,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $60,310 | $94,360 | $154,630 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $59,530 | $82,360 | $134,100 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $58,780 | $85,090 | $144,190 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $58,000 | $80,820 | $129,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $59,560 | $85,990 | $139,420 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $56,080 | $78,650 | $127,640 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $62,520 | $96,340 | $157,720 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $57,940 | $82,620 | $133,540 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $78,440 | $121,700 | $196,890 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $57,660 | $83,120 | $130,130 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $51,800 | $79,960 | $130,620 |
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