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Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,410
Mean wage$41.06
Entry wage$28.22
10th percentile wage$27.57
50th percentile wage$39.25
90th percentile wage$57.03
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services22015.7%
Education and Health Services1108.1%
Manufacturing906.6%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities906.3%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration$42.37
Manufacturing90$40.50
Education and Health Services110$40.40
Construction20$39.14
Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Excludes Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (13-2081).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $39.25 $39.32 -$0.07
2022$38.49+2.0%$38.55+2.0%-$0.06
2021$36.75+4.7%$36.82+4.7%-$0.06
2020$35.94+2.3%$36.00+2.3%-$0.06
2019$35.12+2.3%$35.19+2.3%-$0.06
2018$34.18+2.8%$34.24+2.8%-$0.06
2017$33.37+2.4%$33.43+2.4%-$0.05
2016$32.42+2.9%$32.48+2.9%-$0.05
2015$31.63+2.5%$31.69+2.5%-$0.05
2014$31.00+2.1%$31.05+2.1%-$0.05
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $39.25 $25.89 $13.36
2022$38.49+2.0%$25.03+3.4%$13.46
2021$36.75+4.7%$23.68+5.7%$13.07
2020$35.94+2.3%$22.87+3.5%$13.07
2019$35.12+2.3%$22.22+2.9%$12.90
2018$34.18+2.8%$21.57+3.0%$12.61
2017$33.37+2.4%$20.96+2.9%$12.41
2016$32.42+2.9%$20.47+2.4%$11.96
2015$31.63+2.5%$19.95+2.6%$11.69
2014$31.00+2.1%$19.53+2.2%$11.47
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $40.96  4,760  
Eastern $39.25  1,410  
South Central $38.93  2,370  
North Central $38.37  5,100  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $38.37  5,100  
Southwest $40.96  4,760  
South Central $38.93  2,370  
Northwest $38.23  1,480  
Wages in other areas
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