Accountants and Auditors Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $74,490 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $125,390
Employed locally 1,360
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $59,600
    50th (median)
    $74,490
    75th
    $96,960
    90th
    $125,390

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 91% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 9% below 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $95,640
    Napa, CA $94,780
    Lexington Park, MD $90,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,260
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $82,240

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$99,310
    Human Resources Specialists$68,410
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88,920
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,620
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,740
    Logisticians$79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in York, PA is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in York, PA is 8.8% 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 York?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,600.