Accountants and Auditors Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $56,330 -31% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $41,520
90th percentile $93,560
Employed locally 1,060
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,520
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $69,470
    90th
    $93,560

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 78% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 22% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $90,100
    Modesto, CA $85,640
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,670
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $81,840
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,000

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,700
    Compliance Officers $43,470
    Management Analysts $72,360
    Human Resources Specialists $59,160
    Project Management Specialists $80,250
    Loan Officers $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Jefferson City, MO is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Jefferson City, MO is 31% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $41,520 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.