Accountants and Auditors Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $80,040 -2% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $59,710
90th percentile $123,590
Employed locally 670
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,710
    25th
    $67,320
    50th (median)
    $80,040
    75th
    $103,240
    90th
    $123,590

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 118% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,380
    Washington $96,180
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,140

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Yakima, WA is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Yakima, WA is 2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $59,710 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,320.