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Accountants hold a vital role in keeping businesses large and small operating throughout the U.S. This profession requires a university education, as the role they hold requires them to fully understand the dollars the business is taking in, using and spending.

Depending on the type of accounting (private organization, government or non-profit), the accountant’s annual salary will differ somewhat. From state to state, salaries for accountants also range widely, depending on the health of the state’s economy and employment numbers. Another determining factor that can impact your salary range is your highest level of education obtained.

Before becoming a CPA in any state, there are 2 educational requirements that need to be met. First you need to obtain an Associate of Accountancy (AA) degree and then move on to earning your Bachelor's in Accounting. Having a bachelor's in most states is a minimum requirement to becoming a certified accountant or CPA. If you are looking to obtain a position as a certified public accountant, you should also look into acquiring an online accounting master's degree.

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As of May 2017, more than 1.2 million accountants and auditors were employed in various organizations or government agencies. Their employment averages 8.706 per 1,000 jobs, meaning their role is considered to be a vital one—businesses will hire a team of accountants to take care of their financial operations. These businesses know they need knowledgeable experts to manage the inflow of money into their bank accounts. They also need these experts to interpret and explain what is happening with the funds the business operates with. The accountants also have to understand where the money they work with comes in from, so they know where to enter its existence in the company’s books.

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Nationwide Data Impacts State Pay Rates

Reading the data from the BLS, an accountant’s median hourly wage is $33.34; their mean hourly wage is $37.46 and annual mean wage is $77,920.

Again, this will vary from one state to another, based on several different factors. In California, for instance, an accountant’s wage numbers may be higher. In smaller cities, towns and villages, their wages may be smaller.

Even so, the role of an accountant is vital wherever they are employed. Whether they work in the tiniest village or largest city, their specialized knowledge is necessary to businesses everywhere. What is accounting and the role it plays in business?

Accountants
and
Auditors

2017 Median Pay
$69,350
per year;
$33.34
per hour

Typical Entry-Level Education:
Bachelor's degree

Work Experience in a Related
Occupation: None

On-the-job Training: None

Number of Jobs, 2016:
1,397,700

Job Outlook, 2016-26:
10%
(Faster than average)

Employment Change, 2016-26:
139,900

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Alabama Accountant Salaries

The demand for accountants and auditors in Alabama is higher than average, which is why the pay is competitive. The majority of the professionals in the state make above $60,000 per year, and those at the highest levels earn upwards of six figures. The largest salaries in the state are available in Huntsville, but compensation in other major metro areas does not lag far behind. There are currently around 8 accountants for every 1,000 employees in Alabama, underscoring how important these financial professionals are to state and local economies. Read more about accounting in Alabama

City	Annual Median Wage
Huntsville	$75,380
Birmingham	$76,800
Columbus	$71,570
Tuscaloosa	$69,580
Montgomery	$69,560

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$72,120	$42,380	$51,940	$63,800	$85,100	$110,260

Alaska Accounting Salaries

Alaska has a relatively small population spread across a vast amount of territory. For that reason, the overall demand for accountants is only about half the national average. However, the annual compensation is significantly higher than in other states. Most uniquely, accountants and auditors can make more in Alaska by working in rural rather than urban areas. The best-paid accountants in the state make well over six-figures, and due to the high demand for their services they are able to price them aggressively. Read more about accounting in Alaska

City	Annual Median Wage
Southeast Alaska	$77,430
Anchorage	$79,620
Fairbanks	$83,820
Balance of State	$78,210

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$79,300	$50,250	$59,590	$73,500	$92,310	$118,360

Arizona Accounting Salaries

Arizona has one of the fastest growing populations and business communities in the country, which is why demand for accountants and auditors is brisk. Statewide demand is projected to grow by 26 percent between 2014 and 2024 compared to a 10 percent growth nationwide. That suggests the already ample annual compensation is likely to rise in coming years. Compensation is roughly the same in all the state's major metropolitan areas, and the annual median wage exceeds the national average. New accountants should expect to find competitive compensation and extensive job opportunities available throughout the state. Read more about accounting in Arizona

City	Annual Median Wage
Phoenix	$74,610
Prescott	$71,910
Yuma	$76,990
Flagstaff	$62,400
Tuscon	$71,860

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$73,450	$41,150	$53,670	$69,050	$87,940	$111,620

Arkansas Accounting Salaries

The number of accountants throughout Arkansas is projected to grow by 270 between 2014 and 2024. This represents a 14 percent growth, which beats the 10 percent growth in demand for accountants that is forecast for the nation as a whole. The current compensation is roughly equivalent to the national average, and accountants command high salaries both inside and outside the state's biggest cities. Hot Springs leads the way in terms of salary, while compensation in Central Arkansas is rated the lowest. The state has around 5 accountants for every 1,000 workers, which is small by national standards but has not limited demand for accountants throughout Arkansas. Read more about accounting in Arkansas

City	Annual Median Wage
Hot Springs	$56,720
Texarkana	$64,960
Little Rock	$67,500
Fort Smith	$60,460
Fayetteville	$69,140

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$66,450	$39,970	$49,000	$61,390	$78,790	$100,640

California Accounting Salaries

California is one of the top states to work as an accountant or auditor. The demand for these professionals is projected to grow by 18 percent between 2014 and 2024 and bring 6,970 new accountants into the ranks. And in order to attract all those number crunchers, California companies are likely to increase their already high salaries. Around the Bay Area salaries are thousands of dollars higher than the national average, and even in lower-cost locations like Sacramento they are in line with that average. Notably, the highest-paid accountants in California are some of the highest paid anywhere. Read more about accounting in California

City	Annual Median Wage
San Francisco	$93,590
Oakland	$77,670
Los Angeles	$81,310
San Diego	$87,210
Sacramento	$80,760
Fresno	$67,000

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$83,910	$46,940	$59,250	$75,880	$97,910	$127,290

Colorado Accounting Salaries

People are flocking to Colorado right now, which is causing the demand for qualified accountants to sky rocket. Nationally, demand is forecast to grow by 10 percent in coming years. In just Colorado it's forecast to grow by 26 percent and add over 2,000 new accountants by 2024. It's not surprising that compensation is high throughout the state, with accountants in the adjacent cities of Denver and Boulder making the most. Accountants who reach the 90th percentile can expect to earn well above $100,000, but even the majority of the financial professionals in the state make above $70,000. Read more about accounting in Colorado

City	Annual Median Wage
Denver	$85,980
Boulder	$87,910
Colorado Springs	$75,970
Fort Collins	$74,050
Pueblo	$71,260

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$82,930	$45,140	$57,240	$74,400	$99,770	$130,340

Connecticut Accounting Salaries

In 2014 there were an estimated 18,360 accountants in Connecticut. By 2014 that is projected to grow to 20,180, a positive change of 10 percent. This is identical to the national growth rate projected for all accountants, but compensation tends to be significantly higher in Connecticut. The state's average salary is more than $10,000 larger than the national average, and even in the 10th percentile it is higher than equivalent accountants in other states. Accountants represent 12 out of every 1,000 workers in Delaware, which is also much higher than in other states. For that reason alone, conditions in the state are likely to be favorable for accountants for a long time to come. Read more about accounting in Connecticut

City	Annual Median Wage
Bridgeport	$92,770
Hartford	$78,420
New Haven	$81,740
Danbury	$82,420
Waterbury	$69,860

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$83,680	$51,970	$61,820	$77,580	$98,100	$123,700

Delaware Accounting Salaries

Delaware has fewer accountants than almost any other state, but their services are as crucial there as they are anywhere else. In fact, the annual mean wage for all accountants in Delaware is higher than the national mean wage. However, location has a large impact on compensation. The best-paid accountants are concentrated in Wilmington, while those in other locations like Salisbury or Dover are paid significantly less. The good news is that any accountant earning above the 50th percentile can expect to earn more than most other accountants, and potentially more than most other professionals. Read more about accounting in Delaware

City	Annual Median Wage
Wilmington	$84,590
Salisbury	$65,940
Dover	$64,700

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$80,010	$50,790	$59,920	$74,560	$94,950	$120,020

District of Columbia Accounting Salaries

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$103,930	$58,800	$72,930	$97,420	$126,070	$153,990

Florida Accounting Salaries

Florida has more accountants than almost any other state. There were estimated to be 79,800 of them in 2014, and by 2024 that total is projected to balloon to 98,770. That is a growth of more than 4,000 accountants or 24 percent overall, which is more than twice the growth in demand forecast nationally. In spite of the robust demand, compensation is roughly equivalent to the national average. However, professionals at the top end of the salary ladder make significantly more than those at the bottom. The good news for any new accountant is that compensation is similar in all the state's metropolitan areas, allowing for more flexible career options. Read more about accounting in Florida

City	Annual Median Wage
Boca Raton	$63,640
Jacksonville	$66,160
Fort Lauderdale	$78,420
Tampa	$72,540
Miami	$78,420
Orlando	$71,360
Palm Bay	$73,310

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$72,630	$39,620	$50,120	$63,160	$83,340	$112,880

Georgia Accounting Salaries

By 2024 the state of Georgia is expected to hire 1,990 new accountants and bring the statewide total to 49,160 accountants overall. That is a growth rate of 23 percent, which is much more robust than the 10 percent growth forecast for the nation. The state's highest salaries are found around Atlanta, but any accountant who reaches the upper echelon in terms of compensation is awarded with well over six figures annually. Notably, even accountants in some of the state's smaller cities are compensated competitively. Read more about accounting in Georgia

City	Annual Median Wage
Atlanta	$83,380
Savannah	$72,500
Macon	$74,670
Columbus	$71,570
Augusta	$61,150

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$79,690	$41,360	$53,940	$71,720	$94,880	$126,190

Hawaii Accountant Salaries

Accountants in Hawaii enjoy a range of salaries, yet all are doing quite well. If you live in Honolulu, you are likely to do a bit better than those in Maui, Kauai, or other non-urban areas. Honolulu accountants have average salaries of $61,200, while their non-metropolitan cohorts average between $50,860 for tax preparers, and $54,440 for accountants. If you work for private industry as a controller or CFO, your salary could top $100k per year. In the ten-year span 2012 and 2022, Hawaii projects that job growth in the accountancy sector will be 11.7%, or 1.7% more than the national average. Read more about accounting in Hawaii

City	Annual Median Wage
Honolulu	$61,200
Kahului	$63,560
Maui / Kauai	$66,700
Hawaii / Maui / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$54,440

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$66,020	$42,750	$51,850	$61,950	$77,870	$95,920

Idaho Accountant Salaries

Idaho's business community is growing, which bodes well for the accountancy sector. The Idaho Department of Labor projected that job growth for accountants will grow by 11.53% in the ten-year span 2012-2022. In contrast, the BLS projects a 10% national growth rate in 2016-26. Idaho's projected growth translates to 153 new jobs per year. With entry-level salaries between $38,960 and $47,570, young accountants are encouraged to consider the state. When you achieve a CPA license, your prospects rise even farther. For instance, Chief Financial Officers in Boise are paid up to $130,657 per year. Forensic accountants in Boise enjoy a salary range between $61,562 and $96,002. Read more about accounting in Idaho

City	Annual Median Wage
Boise	$65,680
Coeur dAlene, ID	$64,460
Idaho Falls, ID	$65,410
Lewiston. ID-WA	$67,810
Pocatello, ID	$87,430

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$65,440	$36,340	$46,660	$58,700	$76,480	$98,980

Illinois Accountant Salaries

The sky is the limit for accountants in Illinois. Chicago is one of the top financial hubs in the nation, and many top corporations call Illinois home, including 31 Fortune 500 corporations. Illinois' Department of Employment Security projects that growth for the accountancy sector will be 11.7%, or 1,983 jobs per year, in the years 2012-22. Illinois accountants enjoyed a median salary of $66,000 in 2014, while those in Chicago averaged $74,270. For Chicago accountants with more than five years of experience, salaries ranged from $84,563 to $107,933. If you specialize in forensic accountancy, Chicago-area salaries have reached as high as $154,400. Read more about accounting in Illinois

City	Annual Median Wage
Chicago	$79,370
Bloomington	$73,030
Champain-Urbana	$65,500
Danville	$54,950
Peoria	$80,150

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$77,640	$44,120	$55,770	$70,500	$92,030	$120,700

Indiana Accountant Salaries

Accountants in the Hoosier State earn an annual mean wage of $66,000 which, according to the BLS, is in line with the national average. However, you can earn quite a bit more than that depending on your specialty or specific location. For instance, if you specialize in forensic accounting and live in Fort Wayne, you may be able to earn up to $90,315 a year. If you're a controller working in a large Fort Wayne financial services company, your salary might range between $122,715 and $156,330. At the very upper tier, are Indianapolis-area CFOs, who earn up to $258,500. With a projected growth rate of 12% between 2012 and 2022, Indiana is a great place for your accountancy career. Read more about accounting in Indiana

City	Annual Median Wage
Indianapolis-Carmel IN	$76,930
Fort Wayne	$66,670
Evansville	$62,650
Kokomo	$69,510
Muncie	$63,230
Gary	$62,340

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$71,690	$41,120	$52,300	$65,380	$84,190	$107,830

Iowa Accountant Salaries

Iowa accountants are doing quite well these days. The University of Iowa boasts that their 2016 accounting graduates landed starting salaries averaging $55,000 and that 99% of their graduates either found employment or were enrolled in graduate school. When you look at specific cities, you find that salaries vary. Entry-level accountants in Des Moines, for instance, start with an average salary of $68,750 and then rise to $87,750 in five years. Forensic accountants in the same city earn between $71,500 to $111,500 per year. With your CPA license, you can rise to the level of CFO and earn anywhere from $155,000 to $275,000 before you collect a bonus. All in all, Iowa is a great state for accountancy. Read more about accounting in Iowa

City	Annual Median Wage
Des Moines	$75,230
Dubuque	$66,660
Sioux City	$64,590
Ames	$67,820
Cedar Rapids	$71,770

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$69,480	$42,250	$51,360	$62,280	$79,770	$102,830

Kansas Accountant Salaries

Accountant in Kansas are making a very good living. In 2014, for example, accountants with more than five years worth of experience were earning $100,400/year. While once thought of as a primarily agricultural state, Kansas is now the leader in aviation, and is home to both Cessna and Spirit Aerosystems. This thriving business environment bodes well for salaries. In 2015, entry-level accountants in Kansas City were earning between $43,893 and $53,593 per year. Forensics specialists are doing even better, earning between $69,355 and $108,155. With a CPA license and years of hard work, you can potentially earn between $282,513 and $451,778 as a CFO. Read more about accounting in Kansas

City	Annual Median Wage
Kansas City	$70,880
Wichita	$67,420
Manhattan	$55,470
Topeka	$62,220
Lawrence	$64,770
Non-metro area	$62,290

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$68,780	$39,940	$49,620	$63,130	$80,840	$104,970

Kentucky Accountant Salaries

In Kentucky, the accountancy sector is slated for above-average growth. Between 2012 and 2022, the Workforce Development Cabinet projects a 10.21% growth rate. That means 402 jobs per year. Salaries have been on the rise, as well. In 2014, the median salary for accountants was $54,849 and the BLS reports an annual mean wage of $65,840 in 2017. However, if you have a practice that focuses on forensics, you can make between $65,780 and $102,580 in Louisville. For those who work towards a C-level job, CFOs in Kentucky are reported to have earned as much as $248,875 a year in 2015. Given an upwards growth trend, Kentucky is a fantastic state for accountants. Read more about accounting in Kentucky

City	Annual Median Wage
Lexington	$65,570
Owensboro	$66,730
Elizabethtown	$62,490
East Kentucky – non-metropolitan area	$53,090
West Kentucky – non-metropolitan area	$58,940

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$67,660	$36,470	$47,050	$60,340	$78,410	$108,290

Louisiana Accountant Salaries

Accountants are doing better and better in Louisiana. For instance, in 2014, their median salary was $57,408. Three years later, in 2017, the BLS showed the mean wage at $65,930. Across the state, salaries do vary from town to town, but overall accountants are making comparable wages regardless of where they practice their profession. However, the top mean wage was $66,660 in Lafayette and the bottom mean wage was $56,560 in Natchitoches non-metropolitan area. Your salary is bound to rise when you attain higher-status credentials, however. For instance, forensic accountants in New Orleans earn between $70,785 and $110,385 per year, before bonuses or benefits are accounted for. Read more about accounting in Louisiana

City	Annual Median Wage
Lafayette	$68,400
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux	$61,000
New Orleans	$69,900
Shreveport-Bossier City	$64,730
Natchitoches non-metropolitan area	$56,560

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$66,230	$39,860	$47,810	$60,760	$78,430	$101,600

Maine Accountant Salaries

In Maine, your salary may start good, but your pocketbook will expand with your experience. Maine accountants with one to three years of experience are paid between $43,700 and $56,763. When accountants pass the five-year mark, their salaries rise to between $66,975 and $84,550 per year. Credentials and specialization counts, too. Maine forensic accountants are able to earn between $67,925 and $105,925 before bonuses and benefits are accounted. For those who rise to the level of CFO, it's possible to earn a base salary of $261,250 per year. It will also matter where you practice. Portland accountants lead the state with a mean salary of $68,700, and Lewiston trails with its accountants earning an average of $51,620/year. Read more about accounting in Maine

City	Annual Median Wage
Portland	$78,390
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area	$65,950
Bangor	$69,850
Lewiston	$65,240

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$70,090	$42,920	$51,310	$63,180	$81,020	$103,760

Maryland Accountant Salaries

Maryland may be a small state, but its accountants are among the top earners in their profession. In 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that Maryland accountants had the fourth highest salaries in the nation. Though the state's growth rate trails the national average, their 8.5% rate translates into 1,033 new accounting jobs per year. Salaries are also on the rise. In 2015, the median salary for accountants was $72,951. In 2017, the BLS showed that accountants were claiming a mean salary of $80,930, with the top 10 percent taking home $124,320 in pre-bonus earnings. With stunning numbers like this, and a fantastic geographical location, Maryland is a perfect state for an accountancy career to flourish. Read more about accounting in Maryland

City	Annual Median Wage
Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick	$89,710
Baltimore-Towson	$80,890
St. Marys County Maryland non-metropolitan	$81,270
Garrett County Maryland non-metropolitan area	$61,220
Salisbury	$59,070
Cumberland	$59,850
Hagerstown-Martinsburg	$65,840

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$81,920	$46,780	$58,440	$74,850	$98,910	$126,050

Massachusetts Accountant Salaries

Massachusetts is one of the best states in the country for accountants, for multiple reasons. The Bay State is among the top employers of accountants and auditors, with more jobs being added every year. By the year 2024, the number accounting jobs in Massachusetts is projected to rise by nearly eight percent, adding a total of about 3,070 employment opportunities overall. Though accountants all throughout Massachusetts earn some of the highest salaries in the industry, those working in the Boston area come out on top with an average salary of $82,410. Average incomes remain consistently high for accountants in the rest of the state, with mean annual salaries starting at $65,360 and climbing. Read more about accounting in Massachusetts

City	Annual Median Wage
Boston	$85,310
Springfield	$69,540
Worcester	$75,670
SW MA Area	$75,080
New Bedford	$77,940

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$83,800	$52,360	$61,620	$76,670	$99,020	$126,660

Michigan Accountant Salaries

Michigan is known as one of the biggest automotive manufacturing hubs in the United States. Because it’s the home to so many major corporations, the need for financial analysts and accountants is significant. In southern areas of the state like Detroit and Lansing, accountants and auditors account for nearly one out of every hundred jobs held. Accountants who are fortunate enough to work in the Warren area have it the best, bringing in a mean annual salary of $86,010. The accounting jobs in Michigan aren’t going anywhere, either--the state boasts a projected job growth outlook of 13.6 percent through 2024. Read more about accounting in Michigan

City	Annual Median Wage
Detriot	$80,550
Ann Arbor	$73,530
Grand Rapids	$68,560
Warren	$86,010
Midland	$90,880

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$75,170	$43,210	$53,490	$66,810	$86,610	$113,540

Minnesota Accountant Salaries

Minnesota’s tax laws and regulations are very business friendly, leading the state to establish itself as a major player in attracting nationally profitable corporations like Target, Best Buy, United Health, and 3M. This makes accounting one of the fastest rising jobs in Minnesota, since these businesses need to employ accountants, auditors, and financial managers to keep things running smoothly. Job growth is expected to hit seven percent by 2024. Accountants and auditors in the Eau Claire region earn the highest income, with a mean salary of $76,460 per year. Elsewhere in the state, accounting jobs bring in an average of between $57010 and $73,900. Read more about accounting in Minnesota

City	Annual Median Wage
Duluth	$70,140
NW MN Area	$60,310
St. Cloud	$68,120
Minneapolis	$75,660
Rochester	$64,070

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$73,590	$48,160	$56,630	$68,130	$83,680	$104,690

Mississippi Accountant Salaries

Mississippi is a big player in the U.S. agricultural industry, which opens the doors for many of the accountants and auditing jobs in the state. Agriculture is the most profitable industry in Mississippi, with Tyson Foods setting headquarters and providing jobs to a large number of people within the state, including accountants and financial specialists. In the southern part of the state, coastal tourism fuels industry in the Biloxi area, with visitors taking advantage of the riverboat tours and casinos. Accountants working in this region earn some of the highest annual accounting salaries in the state, banking an average income of $65,920 per year. However, the Jackson area has the best job potential, with accounting jobs making up nearly eight of every 1000 positions held. Read more about accounting in Mississippi

City	Annual Median Wage
Gulfport-Biloxi Area	$66,530
Hattiesburg	$63,450
Jackson	$63,450
NE MS Area	$70,800
SW MS Area	$68,170

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$65,420	$36,860	$46,570	$59,490	$77,660	$101,430

Missouri Accountant Salaries

When it comes to job opportunities, Missouri cities offer some of the best outlooks in the nation. 11.6 out of every thousand jobs in Kansas City are held by accountants, with St. Louis not far behind with 9.6 accounting jobs per thousand. As of 2016, ten Fortune 500 companies had headquarters in Missouri, including Monsanto, Emerson Electric, and O’Reilly Automotive. Jobs are expected to keep being added within the state, with an expected growth projection of 8.2 percent by 2024. Accountants in Missouri earn a mean annual income of $70,180, with the St. Louis area averaging as high as $76,860 per year. Read more about accounting in Missouri

City	Annual Median Wage
Jefferson City	$56,800
Joplin	$56,920
Kansas City	$70,880
St. Louis	$76,390
SW MO Area	$64,470

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$69,160	$38,510	$49,030	$62,860	$82,000	$105,300

Montana Accountant Salaries

Montana, home to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, offers one of the best job potential in the industry, especially for those entering the field in the next five years. Montana expects to add 21.5 percent more accounting jobs by 2024, thanks largely to its booming state tourism industry. In the southwestern part of the state, accounting and auditing positions make up for 9.1 out of every 1000 jobs, with a mean annual salary of $61,910. The salary outlook isn’t as rosy in eastern Montana, where the lowest earning accountants and auditors earn a mean annual salary of just $18,660 per year. Read more about accounting in Montana

City	Annual Median Wage
Billings	$68,180
East MT Area	$58,410
Missoula	$68,200
Great Falls	$81,020

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$66,170	$37,020	$48,450	$61,950	$79,150	$102,440

Nebraska Accountant Salaries

Nebraska consistently runs in the middle of the pack when it comes to career opportunities for accountants and auditors. Earning potential depends greatly upon location; some areas of the state have an annual mean income starting at about $30,000 for the bottom ten percent. However, accountants in the Grand Island area bring in a mean annual income of $75,340. Accounting job density also ranges widely within the state. In central and southeast Nebraska, an average of just over three out of every thousand jobs are accounting and auditing positions. In the rest of the state, that number increases to over eight jobs per thousand. Read more about accounting in Nebraska

City	Annual Median Wage
Lincoln	$67,610
Grand Island	$84,420
NW NB Area	$54,430
Omaha	$72,930
SE NB Area	$63,080

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$70,420	$41,500	$50,770	$61,480	$79,850	$105,380

Nevada Accountant Salaries

Nevada is known for its flashy tourism industry, with Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Reno being the top destination locations. The Reno and Las Vegas areas are the most accessible regions in the state for accounting and auditing jobs, which make up for 5-6 out of every 1000 jobs in the two regions. Carson City, the state’s capital, has the best annual income in Nevada, where accountants in the city and its surrounding areas earn an average of $78,750 per year. The future is bright for accountants in Nevada; jobs in the industry are projected to skyrocket to over 31 percent by 2024. Read more about accounting in Nevada

City	Annual Median Wage
Carson City	$68,460
Las Vegas	$67,480
South NV Area	$69,530
Reno	$69,680

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$68,030	$41,720	$52,440	$62,590	$79,160	$100,220

New Hampshire Accountant Salaries

New Hampshire accountants are lucky enough to be among the top 25 to 30 percent in the country in terms of annual average salary. Though rural northern New Hampshire lacks job density (just 3.41 out of 1000 positions are held by accountants), the southern two-thirds of the state more than make up for it with averages around eight or nine jobs per thousand. In cities like Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, accountants and auditors can expect to draw in an average annual salary between $73,140 and $76,780. Job growth in the Granite State is growing annually, with a projected increase of 12.5 percent by 2024. Read more about accounting in New Hampshire

City	Annual Median Wage
Manchester	$75,400
Central NH	$65,330
Dover	$70,900
Nashua	$75,060
Portsmouth	$74,290

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$72,750	$47,060	$55,740	$67,130	$84,080	$104,930

New Jersey Accountant Salaries

New Jersey is one of the most ideal locations for accountants and auditors in the country. Jobs in the industry are easy to come by, since many businesses and banks call the Garden State call home. Statewide, more than nine of every thousand jobs are in the accounting industry, with areas near New York City reaching as high as 13.5 jobs per 1000. Trenton, the state capital, also has a high concentration of accountants, with an average of 12.41 jobs in the accounting industry per thousand. New Jersey accountants are among the top earners in the country, taking in an average annual salary of $91,400. In Newark, that number climbs even higher, rising up to an average of $93,750 per year. Read more about accounting in New Jersey

City	Annual Median Wage
Atlantic City	$74,290
Camden	$84,300
Newark	$102,090
Ocean City	$74,860
Trenton	$88,430

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$91,960	$54,760	$67,330	$83,430	$107,010	$144,490

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South Dakota Accountant Salaries

South Dakota may be rural and remote, but it's been named one of the top states for business. Chalk that up to loose regulations and low state taxes. Accountants in South Dakota can take advantage of this great business climate and earn healthy salaries. If you're in Rapid City or Sioux Falls, accountants earn an annual mean wage of up to $63,660, and even remote Eastern South Dakota accountants are earning in the high $50k range. However, if you earn your CPA and move up to a C-level position, you might be able to earn as much as $142,956/year working for a mid-sized company. CFOs in larger Sioux Falls corporations earn up to $316,426. Read more about accounting in South Dakota

City	Annual Median Wage
Rapid City	$60,460
Sioux Falls	$63,660
Central South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$54,570
Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$57,290
Western South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$56,490

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$67,470	$47,350	$54,800	$63,430	$77,830	$95,250

Tennessee Accountant Salaries

Tennessee is a southern state that's consistently listed as one of the fastest growing in the nation. A quick look at how well its accountants are doing is an indication of great things. The state estimates that it will add 1,130 new accounting jobs between 2012 and 2022. Accountants are needed in highly regulated areas such as Memphis' shipping sector, and the booming entertainment industry in Nashville always needs accountants. Controllers in small Memphis firms earn around $100,700 and the average earnings in Nashville are $68,760. C-level accountants in Memphis work hard to attain their CPA credentials and position, and they take home $359,575. If you are looking for a great state in which to launch an accounting career, Tennessee is it. Read more about accounting in Tennessee

City	Annual Median Wage
Chattanooga	$66,730
Knoxville	$71,460
Johnson City	$59,690
Memphis	$74,330
Nashville	$72,590

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$71,460	$42,770	$51,880	$63,800	$82,230	$107,150

Texas Accountant Salaries

Texas accountants find work in a variety of sectors. The oil and gas industry is naturally a huge employer, but you might also work for a tech company or consult small businesses. If you attain a CPA license and work hard for a large Dallas company, you might earn up to $500,681, while controllers in larger San Antonio firms earn $204,820. What really makes Texas a great state for accountants is the anticipated growth rate of 32.02 percent between 2012 and 2022. That dwarfs national predictions that show the profession growing by only 13 percent. Texas offers more and more opportunities all the time. Read more about accounting in Texas

City	Annual Median Wage
Dallas-Fort Worth	$82,480
Houston	$83,350
San Antonio	$75,240
Dallas-Plano-Irving	$48,060
Fort Worth	$45,550
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown	$42,700
Austin	$76,500
Corpus Christi	$72,510

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$79,360	$46,010	$57,180	$72,970	$94,640	$121,900

Utah Accountant Salaries

Utah has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the nation. It also offers great earning opportunities for its accountants. The state's economy is in a great period of growth and development, so the accounting profession will see a 28 percent rate of growth between 2012 and 2022, according to state's Department of Workforce Services. If you're in Salt Lake City, and put three years in at a large firm, you could earn up to $88,628. Your earnings rise even higher if you specialize in a field like forensics, which can pay up to $112,615 in Salt Lake City. CFOs almost always top the salary charts and their earnings are known to rise as far as $277,750 in Utah. Read more about accounting in Utah

City	Annual Median Wage
Logan	$64,250
Ogden	$70,150
Provo	$66,590
St. George	$54,170
Salt Lake City	$69,910

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$68,560	$36,120	$48,940	$63,100	$81,940	$108,400

Vermont Accountant Salaries

Vermont may be a small, mostly rural state, but it offers great earnings potential for its accountants. In fact, two of the Big Four accounting firms have offices in Montpelier. CPAs might work for PricewaterhouseCoopers or KPMG without having to endure the hustle and bustle of New York City, Boston, or Chicago. The anticipated growth rate, 9 percent, may not be as stellar as some states, but that translates into 134 new accounting jobs per year. To ensure that you achieve the highest possible salary, work to attain a CPA license. CPAs in Vermont earn in the top 10 percent for their profession. Read more about accounting in Vermont

City	Annual Median Wage
Burlington	$78,700
Southern Vermont	$72,610
Northern Vermont	$70,320

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$74,640	$47,390	$55,930	$67,270	$83,950	$108,760

Virginia Accountant Salaries

Virginia's beautiful coastline is matched only by its mountain region. Accountants will love its 15 percent growth rate that will put 1,921 new accounting jobs in the economy between 2012 and 2022. These new accountants will earn 8 percent more than the national median salary. The annual mean earnings for a Virginia accountant are $84,740 and the very top earners earn $129,450 before accounting for bonuses and benefits. Those specializing in NGOs and Governmental accounting will find a home in the DC region of the state, while there will be plenty of opportunities in the shipping sector, as well as tech, and finance. Virginia is a state for accountants to love! Read more about accounting in Virginia

City	Annual Median Wage
Blacksburg	$74,590
Charlottesville	$73,950
Harrisonburg	$69,990
Danville	$63,520
Richmond	$81,010
Roanoke	$70,810

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$85,720	$49,710	$60,250	$77,320	$100,760	$131,850

Washington Accountant Salaries

City	Annual Median Wage
Seattle	$86,420
Spokane	$72,350
Olympia	$70,560
Bremerton	$76,550
Longview	$73,870
Yakima	$74,020
Tacoma	$69,200
NW WA metro	$65,670
Central WA	$54,610

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$81,970	$48,910	$58,730	$73,660	$95,700	$123,910

West Virginia Accountant Salaries

West Virginia's accounting profession is on the rise. With predicted growth of 8.5% between 2012 and 2022, there are a lot of opportunities to come. In fact, Workforce West Virginia notes accountancy as the second most sought profession in the state. With a few years of experience under your belt, you could earn up to $69,907 and if you earn your CPA license you will surely earn even more. Though coal seems to be on the wane in West Virginia, other industries such as biotech, aerospace, and automotive are on the rise. Even alternative-energy appears to be on the rise for West Virginia, offering new and lucrative opportunities for its accountants. Read more about accounting in West Virginia

City	Annual Median Wage
Charleston	$60,850
Huntington-Ashland	$65,090
Morgantown	$66,940
Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna	$80,740
Wheeling	$63,590

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$67,340	$39,830	$48,870	$62,470	$80,720	$99,390

Wisconsin Accountant Salaries

Wisconsin accountants are projected to see an increase of 7.1 percent in the years 2012-2022. That translates into 810 total accounting jobs, often in financial services, but also the manufacturing sector. If you launch an accountancy career in Wisconsin and gain significant experience, you will see your salary rise accordingly. Experienced accountants in Wisconsin earn an average of $78,810 before bonus and benefits. When your experience tops five years, your earnings could meet or exceed $88,189, depending on the size of your firm or company. With a CPA license and many years of experience, you might even reach the CFO level. Milwaukee-area CFOs earn upwards of $276,375. Read more about accounting in Wisconsin

City	Annual Median Wage
Appleton	$69,810
Eau Claire	$78,230
Fond du Lac	$66,050
Madison	$70,830
Milwaukee	$72,680
Green Bay	$69,220

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$71,260	$45,630	$54,520	$65,430	$81,010	$101,330

Wyoming Accountant Salaries

Wyoming's economy is on the rise. The state anticipates 14.5 percent growth for the profession in the years between 2012-2022. Accountants are sure to find lucrative positions working in the mining, manufacturing, or even entertainment industries. The state is manufacturing computer and electronics parts, but also transportation equipment. For accountants skilled in accounting for the agribusiness sector, Wyoming is also a great place to create a career. You'll see that accountants in Casper tend to earn a significant amount more than most other areas, likely due to a more vigorous business climate. Enterprising accountants are sure to create lucrative and rewarding careers in Wyoming. Read more about accounting in Wyoming

City	Annual Median Wage
Casper	$76,530
Cheyenne	$63,290
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$69,380
Eeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$60,950
Northwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$61,720
Southwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$70,610
Northeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$61,990

Annual Mean Wage	10th Percentile	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile	90th percentile
$66,360	$43,100	$49,200	$60,850	$76,010	$98,120

*Salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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