Accountants and Auditors Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $75,540 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.32
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $118,940
Employed locally 1,030
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $75,540
    75th
    $94,520
    90th
    $118,940

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,470
    Human Resources Specialists $72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,370
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,480
    Project Management Specialists $92,970
    Loan Officers $81,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Southeast Minnesota is $36.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Southeast Minnesota is 7.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.