Accountants and Auditors Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,370 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.24
10th percentile $50,780
90th percentile $123,480
Employed locally 820
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,780
    25th
    $60,640
    50th (median)
    $75,370
    75th
    $96,690
    90th
    $123,480

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $98,550
    Human Resources Specialists $64,920
    Project Management Specialists $92,160
    Training and Development Specialists $59,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,910
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Capital/Northern New York is $36.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.78 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Capital/Northern New York is 7.7% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $50,780 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,640.