Accountants and Auditors Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $73,940 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $129,720
Employed locally 520
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $56,980
    50th (median)
    $73,940
    75th
    $98,870
    90th
    $129,720

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 118% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $85,450
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $82,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,240
    Sheboygan, WI $79,200
    Warner Robins, GA $77,790
    Michigan $77,720

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,350
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Athens, GA is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.15 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Athens, GA is 9.5% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Athens?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,980.