Accountants and Auditors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $39.45 an hour ($82,050 a year). About 49,270 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). North Carolina ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.77 | $53,610 |
| 25% of workers | $31.31 | $65,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.45 | $82,050 |
| 75% of workers | $51.97 | $108,090 |
| 90% of workers | $70.24 | $146,100 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $92,910 | 16,820 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $85,090 | 3,060 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $81,950 | 9,190 |
| Asheville | $80,400 | 1,540 |
| Burlington | $80,320 | 430 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $80,170 | 3,300 |
| Winston-Salem | $78,950 | 2,030 |
| Fayetteville | $78,560 | 800 |
| Wilmington | $77,920 | 1,520 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $77,490 | 1,040 |
| Rocky Mount | $76,960 | 360 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $75,750 | 370 |
| Greenville | $75,140 | 550 |
| Goldsboro | $75,000 | 230 |
| Jacksonville | $73,740 | 360 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,390 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,880 |
| Loan Officers | $75,920 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,900 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $77,120 |
| Credit Analysts | $94,570 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $132,040 |
| Tax Preparers | $48,130 |
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