Accountants and Auditors Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,110 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $42,750
90th percentile $102,470
Employed locally 890
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,750
    25th
    $53,490
    50th (median)
    $64,110
    75th
    $79,640
    90th
    $102,470

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,090
    Human Resources Specialists$62,780
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,980
    Loan Officers$76,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,200
    Management Analysts$101,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in East Central Illinois is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in East Central Illinois is 21.5% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $42,750 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,490.