Accountants and Auditors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $73,430 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $104,690
Employed locally 730
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $61,790
    50th (median)
    $73,430
    75th
    $88,450
    90th
    $104,690

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 87% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 13% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $92,450
    Rhode Island $90,040
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $88,880
    Midland, TX $87,490

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists $76,210
    Project Management Specialists $84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,140
    Loan Officers $82,070
    Compliance Officers $67,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Bismarck, ND is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Bismarck, ND is 10.1% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,790.