Accountants and Auditors Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $95,640 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.98
10th percentile $59,050
90th percentile $127,520
Employed locally 610
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,050
    25th
    $76,010
    50th (median)
    $95,640
    75th
    $110,300
    90th
    $127,520

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 171% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 71% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440
    Winchester, VA-WV $79,690
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $75,950
    Morgantown, WV $72,970
    Beckley, WV $72,600
    Charleston, WV $67,600

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists$89,860
    Financial Specialists, All Other$92,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,540
    Management Analysts$103,400
    Project Management Specialists$87,780
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Parkersburg, WV is $45.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Parkersburg, WV is 17.1% above 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $59,050 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,010.