Accountants and Auditors Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,160 -19% vs national
Median hourly $31.81
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $105,430
Employed locally 1,340
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $52,590
    50th (median)
    $66,160
    75th
    $84,040
    90th
    $105,430

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,630
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68,580
    Human Resources Specialists$65,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,990
    Loan Officers$79,910
    Project Management Specialists$82,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Northwest Minnesota is $31.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.82 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Northwest Minnesota is 19% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,590.