Accountant / Auditor
Accountants & Auditors
SOC 13-2011
How Much Does an Accountant / Auditor Make?
The national median salary for an Accountant / Auditor is $83,980 per year ($40.38/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 28% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become an Accountant / Auditor
Bachelor's in accounting (+30 hrs for CPA). 150 credit hours for CPA exam.
CPA license for public accounting
Accountant / Auditor Job Outlook
Faster than avg — the BLS projects 4% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 130,800 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Tax complexity; financial regulation; 130K+ annual openings
What It's Like to Work as an Accountant / Auditor
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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