Accountants and Auditors Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,080 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.77
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $108,480
Employed locally 740
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $59,260
    50th (median)
    $66,080
    75th
    $83,850
    90th
    $108,480

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,990
    Management Analysts $71,950
    Human Resources Specialists $65,850
    Project Management Specialists $80,140
    Training and Development Specialists $69,000
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Southwest Maine is $31.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Southwest Maine is 19.1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,260.