Accountants and Auditors Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $83,970 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.37
10th percentile $53,010
90th percentile $134,390
Employed locally 1,580
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,010
    25th
    $62,340
    50th (median)
    $83,970
    75th
    $113,660
    90th
    $134,390

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 113% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 13% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $89,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,030
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,990
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,070

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,590
    Human Resources Specialists $72,100
    Management Analysts $92,120
    Project Management Specialists $86,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,560
    Training and Development Specialists $61,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Springfield, IL is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Springfield, IL is 2.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $53,010 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,340.