Accountants and Auditors Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $76,930 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $49,970
90th percentile $129,460
Employed locally 490
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,970
    25th
    $63,760
    50th (median)
    $76,930
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $129,460

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 108% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 8% 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
    Midland, TX $87,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $82,780
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,290
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,790
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $76,370

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$91,300
    Human Resources Specialists$69,850
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,550
    Logisticians$78,330
    Cost Estimators$74,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Odessa, TX is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Odessa, TX is 5.8% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $49,970 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,760.