Accountants and Auditors Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $59,930 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $43,470
90th percentile $100,570
Employed locally 270
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,470
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $100,570

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 113% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440
    California $96,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $95,680
    Vallejo, CA $93,310
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Loan Officers $52,800
    Human Resources Specialists $49,830
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $44,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $48,800
    Compliance Officers $68,580
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $45,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Gadsden, AL is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Gadsden, AL is 26.6% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $43,470 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.