Accountants and Auditors Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,600 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $118,650
Employed locally 650
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $72,600
    75th
    $89,660
    90th
    $118,650

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,450
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Project Management Specialists $87,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,970
    Loan Officers $78,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $58,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Northeast Iowa is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.63 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Northeast Iowa is 11.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.