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Accounting Salaries
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$81,680
Median Accountant Salary
$161,700
Median Financial Manager
+5%
Projected Job Growth
1.6M
Accountants & Auditors
By Role
Median Salaries by Accounting Role
May 2024 data · Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
Financial Manager / CFO
BLS SOC 11-3031
$161,700
Median Annual Wage
▲ +15% growth 2024–2034
Financial Analyst
BLS SOC 13-2051
$101,350
Median Annual Wage
▲ +6% growth 2024–2034
Accountant / Auditor
BLS SOC 13-2011
$81,680
Median Annual Wage
▲ +5% growth 2024–2034
Budget Analyst
BLS SOC 13-2031
$87,930
Median Annual Wage
→ +1% growth 2024–2034
Financial Risk Specialist
BLS SOC 13-2054
$106,000
Median Annual Wage
▲ +6% growth 2024–2034
Bookkeeping / Accounting Clerk
BLS SOC 43-3031
$49,210
Median Annual Wage
▼ −6% growth 2024–2034
Quick Reference
Full Salary Comparison Table
Sorted by median annual wage · May 2024 BLS data
Accounting & Finance Occupations
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024| Role | 10th Pct. | Median | 90th Pct. | Job Growth | Openings / Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager / CFO | $86,490 | $161,700 | $239,200+ | +15% | 74,600 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $62,270 | $106,000 | $182,310+ | +6% | — |
| Financial Analyst | $62,410 | $101,350 | $180,550+ | +6% | 29,900 |
| Budget Analyst | $60,510 | $87,930 | $134,640+ | +1% | 3,100 |
| Accountant / Auditor (CPA) | $52,780 | $81,680 | $141,420+ | +5% | 124,200 |
| Bookkeeping / Accounting Clerk | $34,600 | $49,210 | $72,660+ | −6% | 170,000 |
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All salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. Job growth projections cover the 2024–2034 decade. Salaries vary by location, experience, industry, and certifications (e.g., CPA). For the most current data, visit bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial.