Accountants and Auditors pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $53.62 an hour ($111,530 a year). About 9,810 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($83,680). District of Columbia ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.36 | $71,470 |
| 25% of workers | $39.93 | $83,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.62 | $111,530 |
| 75% of workers | $75.35 | $156,730 |
| 90% of workers | $89.05 | $185,220 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $102,140 | 41,470 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $105,780 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $125,110 |
| Budget Analysts | $124,590 |
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