Accountants and Auditors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $46.42 an hour ($96,550 a year). About 34,740 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($83,680). Washington ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.89 | $66,330 |
| 25% of workers | $38.07 | $79,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.42 | $96,550 |
| 75% of workers | $58.88 | $122,480 |
| 90% of workers | $73.23 | $152,310 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $99,370 | 22,100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $94,470 | 1,330 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $93,280 | 1,020 |
| Longview-Kelso | $93,130 | 250 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $92,920 | 400 |
| Walla Walla | $89,630 | 170 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $88,250 | 580 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $87,770 | 410 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $86,350 | 2,340 |
| Bellingham | $85,450 | 870 |
| Yakima | $82,380 | 600 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $107,210 |
| Loan Officers | $80,120 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $114,050 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,930 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $99,400 |
| Budget Analysts | $96,640 |
| Tax Preparers | $45,370 |
| Credit Analysts | $91,160 |
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