Accountants and Auditors Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,000 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $45,780
90th percentile $102,660
Employed locally 970
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,780
    25th
    $54,850
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $80,950
    90th
    $102,660

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,790
    Human Resources Specialists$61,040
    Loan Officers$76,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,160
    Training and Development Specialists$59,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in West Central Illinois is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.37 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in West Central Illinois is 20.4% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $45,780 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,850.