Accounting Salaries
The May 2006 median annual earnings of wage and salary accountants and auditors
were $54,630, with the top 10% earning over $94,050! Median annual earnings of accountants
and auditors as of May 2006:
|
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services |
$57,020 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises
|
$55,560 |
|
Local government |
$50,120 |
|
State government |
$47,200 |
Median salary for accountants or auditors by state:
The May 2006 median earnings of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks were
$30,560 with the top 10% earning over $46,020.
Average hourly rates of bookkeepers by city:
|
New York: |
$19.21 |
|
Los Angeles: |
$17.95 |
|
Chicago:
|
$16.39 |
|
Seattle:
|
$15.76 |
|
Portland: |
$15.40 |
|
San Diego: |
$15.00 |
|
Phoenix:
|
$14.50 |
May 2006 median annual earnings of payroll and timekeeping clerks:
Management of companies and enterprises $33,880
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services $33,700
Elementary and secondary schools $33,600
Local government $33,490
Employment services $30,290
May 2006 median annual earnings of budget analysts:
Management of companies and enterprises $65,280
Federal Government $65,240
State government $55,990
Local government $55,120
Colleges, universities, and professional schools $51,270
All salary data from U.S. Department of Labor. Hourly rates and salaries will vary
depending on state, company size, experience, job duties, etc.
Embark On A Career In Accounting
Find an Accounting School in My City/State or Find an Online Accounting School