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Accountants and Auditors salary in Washington

Median: $96,550 / year · $46.42 / hr · 2025

15% above the U.S. average

Mean
$102,700
$49.38 / hr
Median hourly
$46.42 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$66,330 – $152,310
U.S. median
$83,680
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$66,330
  • Median$96,550
  • Mean$102,700
  • 90th percentile$152,310

U.S. median $83,680

Take-home estimate

$76,082

On a $96,550 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$13,082 (13.5%)
  • Social Security$5,986 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,400 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$76,082 (78.8%)
  • Share of $96,550 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$90,225

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Washington RPP is 107.0 (7% above the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Washington

99301Pasco city98052Redmond city98012Mill Creek city98682Vancouver city98208Eastmont CDP99208Spokane city98391Lake Tapps CDP98115Seattle city98270Marysville city98133Shoreline city98003Federal Way city98661Vancouver city

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Highest-paying states for Accountants and Auditors

Washington ranks #8 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($96,550).

Accountants and Auditors median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$111,530
#2New York$102,640
#3New Jersey$100,830
#4Massachusetts$99,460
#5Connecticut$97,550
#6California$97,050
#7Colorado$97,030
#8Washington$96,550
#9Rhode Island$95,820
#10Delaware$95,020
#11Virginia$93,290
#12Maryland$89,370
#13Oregon$85,800
#14New Hampshire$83,470
#15Alaska$83,460
#16North Carolina$82,050
#17Georgia$81,900
#18Minnesota$81,600
#19Nevada$81,600
#20Texas$80,920
#21Illinois$80,230
#22Utah$79,990
#23Arizona$79,970
#24Wisconsin$79,400
#25Oklahoma$79,370
#26Ohio$79,320
#27Florida$79,250
#28Kansas$79,000
#29Pennsylvania$79,000
#30Vermont$78,890
#31South Dakota$78,880
#32Michigan$78,820
#33New Mexico$78,580
#34Indiana$77,720
#35Wyoming$77,620
#36Maine$77,480
#37Iowa$77,440
#38Tennessee$76,840
#39Missouri$76,590
#40South Carolina$76,560
#41Montana$75,810
#42North Dakota$75,730
#43Kentucky$75,270
#44Alabama$74,880
#45Idaho$74,730
#46Hawaii$74,500
#47Louisiana$73,810
#48West Virginia$73,320
#49Nebraska$72,080
#50Mississippi$68,100
#51 Lowest Arkansas$66,330

Frequently asked questions

What is the median accountants and auditors salary in Washington?
The OEWS median is $96,550 per year ($46.42 / hr) (2025), 15% above the U.S. average.
How much does a accountants and auditors make per hour in Washington?
The OEWS hourly median is $46.42 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $76,082 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does accountants and auditors pay compare nationally?
The Washington median is 15% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $83,680.
Which states pay accountants and auditorss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $111,530. Washington ranks #8 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Washington living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.0 (U.S. = 100), 7% above the U.S. average. $96,550 in Washington has about the same purchasing power as $90,225 at U.S. average prices.