Accountants and Auditors Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,300 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $103,740
Employed locally 970
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $51,550
    50th (median)
    $65,300
    75th
    $84,370
    90th
    $103,740

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists $57,740
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $68,170
    Project Management Specialists $79,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,140
    Training and Development Specialists $60,540
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Southern Ohio is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Southern Ohio is 20.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,550.