Accountants and Auditors Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $76,030 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.55
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $126,250
Employed locally 370
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $60,380
    50th (median)
    $76,030
    75th
    $98,120
    90th
    $126,250

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $121,360
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $105,810
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Project Management Specialists $102,490
    Human Resources Specialists $73,810
    Training and Development Specialists $87,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Northeast Virginia is $36.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Northeast Virginia is 6.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,380.