Accountants and Auditors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $82,780 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $58,240
90th percentile $134,840
Employed locally 34,550
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,240
    25th
    $67,620
    50th (median)
    $82,780
    75th
    $103,920
    90th
    $134,840

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 95% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 5% 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
    Midland, TX $87,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,290
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,030
    Odessa, TX $76,930
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,790
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $76,370

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $94,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,200
    Human Resources Specialists $64,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,000
    Management Analysts $99,740
    Training and Development Specialists $67,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Dallas, TX is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Dallas, TX is 1.3% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $58,240 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,620.