Accountants and Auditors pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $37.98 an hour ($79,000 a year). About 54,290 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.36 | $50,680 |
| 25% of workers | $29.97 | $62,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.98 | $79,000 |
| 75% of workers | $48.07 | $99,990 |
| 90% of workers | $62.63 | $130,270 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $85,990 | 29,370 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $78,430 | 2,500 |
| Pittsburgh | $76,940 | 10,430 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $76,510 | 3,210 |
| Lancaster | $76,110 | 1,990 |
| Reading | $75,550 | 1,230 |
| York-Hanover | $75,160 | 1,400 |
| Lebanon | $74,190 | 330 |
| State College | $73,040 | 460 |
| Gettysburg | $72,080 | 230 |
| Chambersburg | $70,490 | 370 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $70,480 | 1,640 |
| Erie | $70,000 | 970 |
| Williamsport | $69,880 | 340 |
| Johnstown | $69,870 | 380 |
| Altoona | $65,690 | 490 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $84,460 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $105,200 |
| Loan Officers | $69,300 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,950 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,610 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $56,870 |
| Financial Examiners | $78,500 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $103,040 |
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