Accountant Training and Jobs
Schools and Degrees
Accountants generally have a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Some employers prefer accountants who have a master's degree in business or accounting. Certifications also help advance the careers of accountants. Any accountant filing a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission is required by law to be a Certified Public Accountant.
All states use the four-part Uniform CPA Examination prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The Institute of Management Accountants confers the Certified Management Accountant designation to applicants who complete a bachelor’s degree or who attain a minimum score on specified graduate school entrance exams.
Training and Education
Employees normally have a bachelor's degree before landing a job. Degrees are held by 79% of current accountants. Post-secondary schooling was enough for 17% of workers. Education topped out at high school for 4% of employees.
Job Overview
Accountants are responsible for keeping track of an organization’s financial records. Their reports are used by the company’s managers and also by people outside the company. They prepare, analyze and verify financial documents in order to provide information to clients. Managers can learn about the performance of their company by looking at the accountant’s reports. The government also uses their reports to know how much tax a company should pay. The public’s decision to enter a business relationship with a company depends on the reports prepared by accountants.
There are four kinds of accountants: public accountants, management accountants, government accountants and internal auditors.
- Public accountants are responsible for accounting, auditing, tax and consulting work.
- Management accountants keep track of the money made and spent by companies.
- Government accountants make sure that government accounting records are correct, and check the records of people doing business with the government.
- Internal auditors ensure that a company's accounting records are in order. They also check the records for cases of fraud.
Job Requirements
The majority of employers look for accountants who are competent with computers. Accountants should be good at math and have good analytical skills. They also should possess good writing skills, which are necessary for preparing detailed reports. Since financial decisions are made on the basis of their statements and services, accountants should have high standards of integrity.
Nature of Work
Rapidly developing technology is changing the nature of most accountant work. Accountants act as personal advisors, providing clients with accounting and tax help, helping them develop personal budgets, managing assets and investments, planning for retirement and recognizing and reducing their exposure to risks.
Mostly, accountants work in a typical office setting. They are primarily employed by public accounting firms and government agencies. They may have to travel frequently to perform audits at branches, clients’ businesses or government facilities. Most accountants work a standard 40-hour week, but self-employed accountants may work longer hours, particularly if they have numerous clients. Also, tax specialists often work long hours during the tax season.
Area Job Conditions
You'll see a lot of accountants in Tallahassee (Florida), Santa Fe (New Mexico), and Bridgeport (Connecticut), and comparatively fewer in Warner Robins (Georgia), Jacksonville (North Carolina), and Hot Springs (Arkansas).
Wages for Workers are highest in San Jose (California), Bethesda (Maryland), and New York (New York), and lowest in Fort Smith (Arkansas), Hot Springs (Arkansas), and Lawton (Oklahoma).
Part-Time and Self Employment
Part-time work suffices for 9% of accountants. Workers working on their own make up 10% of the total.
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Accountants by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)
In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.
Alabama
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston | $49,000 | 210 | -39% |
| Auburn | $59,000 | 260 | -22% |
| Birmingham | $64,000 | 4,970 | +16% |
| Decatur | $53,000 | 230 | -44% |
| Dothan | $64,000 | 350 | -22% |
| Florence | $53,000 | 290 | -27% |
| Gadsden | $59,000 | 170 | -33% |
| Huntsville | $65,000 | 1,870 | +7% |
| Mobile | $55,000 | 1,140 | -23% |
| Montgomery | $61,000 | 2,120 | +56% |
| Tuscaloosa | $56,000 | 500 | -31% |
Alaska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $68,000 | 1,240 | -11% |
| Fairbanks | $66,000 | 290 | +24% |
Arizona
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $53,000 | 340 | -22% |
| Kingman | $55,000 | 200 | -44% |
| Phoenix | $59,000 | 16,540 | +7% |
| Prescott | $57,000 | 310 | -25% |
| Tucson | $68,000 | 2,970 | +1% |
| Yuma | $59,000 | 200 | -53% |
Arkansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $56,000 | 940 | -45% |
| Fort Smith | $49,000 | 530 | -47% |
| Hot Springs | $50,000 | 100 | -62% |
| Jonesboro | $56,000 | 200 | -43% |
| Little Rock | $58,000 | 2,160 | -27% |
| Pine Bluff | $56,000 | 90 | -59% |
California
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $66,000 | 1,340 | -40% |
| Chico | $57,000 | 300 | -45% |
| El Centro | $61,000 | 200 | -47% |
| Fresno | $67,000 | 1,660 | -39% |
| Hanford | $57,000 | 140 | -44% |
| Los Angeles | $72,000 | 33,880 | -4% |
| Madera | $64,000 | 100 | -57% |
| Merced | $64,000 | 180 | -59% |
| Modesto | $63,000 | 760 | -41% |
| Napa | $72,000 | 310 | -36% |
| Oakland | $80,000 | 8,130 | -7% |
| Oxnard | $75,000 | 1,890 | -26% |
| Redding | $63,000 | 240 | -48% |
| Riverside | $64,000 | 5,870 | -44% |
| Sacramento | $65,000 | 7,490 | -1% |
| Salinas | $75,000 | 720 | -46% |
| San Diego | $74,000 | 9,660 | -16% |
| San Francisco | $85,000 | 13,350 | +54% |
| San Jose | $89,000 | 9,440 | +21% |
| San Luis Obispo | $64,000 | 480 | -36% |
| Santa Ana | $73,000 | 13,520 | +6% |
| Santa Barbara | $73,000 | 1,080 | -23% |
| Santa Cruz | $66,000 | 480 | -31% |
| Stockton | $73,000 | 940 | -47% |
| Vallejo | $68,000 | 580 | -41% |
| Visalia | $67,000 | 410 | -63% |
| Yuba City | $57,000 | 170 | -40% |
Colorado
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $74,000 | 2,030 | +59% |
| Colorado Springs | $62,000 | 2,340 | +9% |
| Denver | $73,000 | 19,140 | +75% |
| Fort Collins | $69,000 | 1,160 | +12% |
| Grand Junction | $61,000 | 440 | +0% |
| Greeley | $59,000 | 730 | +28% |
| Pueblo | $56,000 | 360 | -18% |
Connecticut
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $79,000 | 5,500 | +49% |
| Danbury | $72,000 | 510 | -5% |
| Hartford | $72,000 | 5,680 | +14% |
| New Haven | $67,000 | 1,630 | -30% |
| Norwich | $60,000 | 650 | -35% |
| Waterbury | $60,000 | 360 | -32% |
Delaware
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $55,000 | 550 | +40% |
| Wilmington | $71,000 | 3,690 | +32% |
District of Columbia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $82,000 | 28,920 | +36% |
Florida
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | $66,000 | 1,620 | -1% |
| Deltona | $61,000 | 1,100 | -14% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $63,000 | 8,160 | +34% |
| Fort Walton Beach | $63,000 | 510 | -16% |
| Gainesville | $55,000 | 1,090 | +9% |
| Jacksonville | $62,000 | 5,730 | +10% |
| Lakeland | $68,000 | 1,810 | +14% |
| Miami | $72,000 | 10,320 | +21% |
| Naples | $75,000 | 1,140 | +25% |
| Ocala | $59,000 | 580 | -18% |
| Orlando | $62,000 | 9,870 | +11% |
| Palm Bay | $68,000 | 1,620 | -3% |
| Palm Coast | $61,000 | 90 | -17% |
| Panama City | $58,000 | 420 | -22% |
| Pensacola | $62,000 | 1,300 | +5% |
| Port St Lucie | $61,000 | 790 | -19% |
| Punta Gorda | $55,000 | 200 | -31% |
| Sarasota | $63,000 | 2,210 | +6% |
| Sebastian | $76,000 | 450 | +26% |
| Tallahassee | $52,000 | 2,900 | +115% |
| Tampa | $59,000 | 12,670 | +27% |
| West Palm Beach | $68,000 | 5,420 | +21% |
Georgia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $64,000 | 390 | -19% |
| Athens | $58,000 | 440 | -21% |
| Atlanta | $72,000 | 21,680 | +7% |
| Augusta | $70,000 | 1,420 | -18% |
| Brunswick | $65,000 | 160 | -48% |
| Columbus | $63,000 | 670 | -26% |
| Dalton | $69,000 | 260 | -51% |
| Gainesville | $61,000 | 410 | -25% |
| Hinesville | $58,000 | 60 | -33% |
| Macon | $65,000 | 450 | -38% |
| Rome | $69,000 | 130 | -50% |
| Savannah | $66,000 | 1,010 | -19% |
| Valdosta | $60,000 | 220 | -42% |
| Warner Robins | $69,000 | 180 | -56% |
Hawaii
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $61,000 | 3,920 | +3% |
Idaho
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $57,000 | 1,570 | -30% |
| Coeur Dalene | $50,000 | 250 | -35% |
| Idaho Falls | $69,000 | 230 | -35% |
| Lewiston | $56,000 | 140 | -14% |
| Pocatello | $72,000 | 140 | -36% |
Illinois
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $62,000 | 420 | -24% |
| Champaign | $60,000 | 490 | -41% |
| Chicago | $74,000 | 30,650 | -7% |
| Danville | $53,000 | 110 | -44% |
| Decatur | $52,000 | 230 | -33% |
| Kankakee | $58,000 | 190 | -38% |
| Peoria | $66,000 | 820 | -43% |
| Rockford | $59,000 | 690 | -41% |
| Springfield | $63,000 | 1,040 | +19% |
Indiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $58,000 | 140 | -50% |
| Bloomington | $57,000 | 370 | -33% |
| Columbus | $62,000 | 230 | -18% |
| Elkhart | $67,000 | 640 | -27% |
| Evansville | $56,000 | 900 | -37% |
| Fort Wayne | $62,000 | 1,360 | -21% |
| Gary | $66,000 | 1,230 | -46% |
| Indianapolis | $70,000 | 8,240 | +5% |
| Kokomo | $57,000 | 120 | -58% |
| Lafayette | $74,000 | 340 | -43% |
| Michigan City | $58,000 | 220 | -28% |
| Muncie | $55,000 | 290 | -16% |
| South Bend | $59,000 | 940 | -12% |
| Terre Haute | $69,000 | 340 | -36% |
Iowa
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $62,000 | 290 | +5% |
| Cedar Rapids | $57,000 | 1,300 | +13% |
| Davenport | $64,000 | 1,320 | -16% |
| Des Moines | $66,000 | 3,240 | +14% |
| Dubuque | $57,000 | 280 | -32% |
| Iowa City | $55,000 | 450 | -19% |
| Sioux City | $61,000 | 460 | -20% |
| Waterloo | $56,000 | 430 | -37% |
Kansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $56,000 | 380 | +17% |
| Manhattan | $56,000 | 320 | -20% |
| Topeka | $53,000 | 1,190 | +32% |
| Wichita | $60,000 | 2,120 | -14% |
Kentucky
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $47,000 | 280 | -35% |
| Elizabethtown | $64,000 | 150 | -55% |
| Lexington | $56,000 | 1,810 | -11% |
| Louisville | $60,000 | 4,090 | -23% |
| Owensboro | $47,000 | 240 | -33% |
Louisiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $58,000 | 250 | -50% |
| Baton Rouge | $58,000 | 2,760 | -14% |
| Houma | $53,000 | 420 | -45% |
| Lafayette | $56,000 | 870 | -27% |
| Lake Charles | $53,000 | 460 | -35% |
| Monroe | $54,000 | 480 | -21% |
| New Orleans | $60,000 | 3,990 | -13% |
| Shreveport | $59,000 | 1,000 | -34% |
Maine
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $78,000 | 340 | -29% |
| Lewiston | $54,000 | 300 | -22% |
| Portland | $61,000 | 1,390 | -18% |
Maryland
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $75,000 | 11,570 | +1% |
| Bethesda | $81,000 | 6,880 | +37% |
| Cumberland | $53,000 | 170 | -38% |
| Hagerstown | $57,000 | 380 | -52% |
| Salisbury | $62,000 | 240 | -42% |
Massachusetts
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $67,000 | 630 | -22% |
| Boston | $78,000 | 22,530 | +48% |
| Brockton | $64,000 | 500 | -31% |
| Framingham | $74,000 | 1,680 | +23% |
| Haverhill | $82,000 | 380 | -42% |
| Lawrence | $66,000 | 360 | -22% |
| Leominster | $72,000 | 210 | -44% |
| Lowell | $74,000 | 1,030 | +4% |
| New Bedford | $68,000 | 380 | -25% |
| Peabody | $61,000 | 590 | -29% |
| Pittsfield | $65,000 | 250 | +6% |
| Springfield | $66,000 | 1,860 | -27% |
| Taunton | $71,000 | 270 | -20% |
| Worcester | $69,000 | 2,040 | -5% |
Michigan
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $64,000 | 1,150 | -18% |
| Battle Creek | $62,000 | 240 | -39% |
| Bay City | $74,000 | 240 | +1% |
| Detroit | $75,000 | 5,770 | -1% |
| Flint | $60,000 | 700 | -35% |
| Grand Rapids | $64,000 | 3,100 | -5% |
| Holland | $61,000 | 600 | -23% |
| Jackson | $65,000 | 280 | -24% |
| Kalamazoo | $65,000 | 750 | -33% |
| Lansing | $63,000 | 1,740 | +4% |
| Monroe | $56,000 | 160 | -41% |
| Muskegon | $71,000 | 260 | -40% |
| Niles | $58,000 | 330 | -26% |
| Saginaw | $60,000 | 570 | -13% |
| Warren | $67,000 | 10,040 | +6% |
Minnesota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $58,000 | 730 | -32% |
| Mankato | $58,000 | 370 | -15% |
| Minneapolis | $64,000 | 16,640 | +7% |
| Rochester | $52,000 | 670 | -20% |
| St Cloud | $55,000 | 620 | -20% |
Mississippi
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $55,000 | 510 | -42% |
| Hattiesburg | $52,000 | 210 | -53% |
| Jackson | $57,000 | 2,050 | -5% |
| Pascagoula | $64,000 | 210 | -40% |
Missouri
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $49,000 | 380 | +13% |
| Columbia | $50,000 | 500 | -22% |
| Jefferson City | $49,000 | 940 | +60% |
| Joplin | $50,000 | 510 | -19% |
| Kansas City | $58,000 | 10,450 | +18% |
| Springfield | $56,000 | 1,490 | -7% |
| St Joseph | $49,000 | 440 | +13% |
| St Louis | $66,000 | 14,120 | +21% |
Montana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $51,000 | 630 | -6% |
| Great Falls | $65,000 | 240 | -11% |
| Missoula | $53,000 | 360 | -10% |
Nebraska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $60,000 | 1,330 | -1% |
| Omaha | $65,000 | 4,230 | +4% |
Nevada
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $63,000 | 340 | +84% |
| Las Vegas | $63,000 | 3,990 | -46% |
| Reno | $67,000 | 1,400 | -13% |
New Hampshire
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $66,000 | 630 | -25% |
| Nashua | $64,000 | 1,070 | -6% |
| Portsmouth | $69,000 | 360 | -19% |
| Rochester | $62,000 | 260 | -37% |
New Jersey
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | $72,000 | 600 | -50% |
| Camden | $79,000 | 3,550 | -22% |
| Edison | $79,000 | 8,340 | -7% |
| Newark | $85,000 | 9,300 | +6% |
| Ocean City | $69,000 | 160 | -48% |
| Trenton | $75,000 | 2,680 | +39% |
| Vineland | $70,000 | 220 | -53% |
New Mexico
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $68,000 | 2,980 | -10% |
| Farmington | $61,000 | 130 | -66% |
| Las Cruces | $57,000 | 340 | -32% |
| Santa Fe | $73,000 | 1,000 | +106% |
New York
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $73,000 | 4,070 | +4% |
| Binghamton | $69,000 | 750 | -19% |
| Buffalo | $68,000 | 4,450 | -7% |
| Elmira | $59,000 | 240 | -15% |
| Glens Falls | $66,000 | 290 | -28% |
| Ithaca | $68,000 | 220 | -28% |
| Kingston | $61,000 | 470 | +0% |
| Nassau | $87,000 | 12,500 | +13% |
| New York | $89,000 | 63,320 | +39% |
| Poughkeepsie | $72,000 | 1,440 | -32% |
| Rochester | $72,000 | 4,880 | +11% |
| Syracuse | $68,000 | 2,400 | -11% |
| Utica | $63,000 | 880 | -14% |
North Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $62,000 | 930 | -38% |
| Burlington | $63,000 | 290 | -34% |
| Charlotte | $70,000 | 7,420 | -1% |
| Durham | $74,000 | 2,700 | +14% |
| Fayetteville | $61,000 | 600 | -42% |
| Goldsboro | $58,000 | 170 | -44% |
| Greensboro | $64,000 | 2,330 | -24% |
| Greenville | $60,000 | 340 | -36% |
| Hickory | $56,000 | 620 | -49% |
| Jacksonville | $58,000 | 130 | -59% |
| Raleigh | $65,000 | 4,760 | +6% |
| Rocky Mount | $63,000 | 270 | -40% |
| Wilmington | $64,000 | 870 | -23% |
| Winston Salem | $66,000 | 1,530 | -14% |
North Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $54,000 | 620 | +21% |
| Fargo | $54,000 | 860 | -14% |
| Grand Forks | $57,000 | 270 | -26% |
Ohio
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $66,000 | 2,940 | +6% |
| Canton | $56,000 | 840 | -40% |
| Cincinnati | $66,000 | 7,640 | -14% |
| Cleveland | $68,000 | 8,730 | -2% |
| Columbus | $65,000 | 8,700 | +8% |
| Dayton | $67,000 | 2,960 | -10% |
| Lima | $59,000 | 310 | -22% |
| Mansfield | $62,000 | 240 | -40% |
| Sandusky | $58,000 | 110 | -57% |
| Springfield | $71,000 | 270 | -26% |
| Steubenville | $56,000 | 120 | -61% |
| Toledo | $67,000 | 1,830 | -27% |
| Youngstown | $57,000 | 1,200 | -38% |
Oklahoma
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $50,000 | 170 | -44% |
| Oklahoma City | $61,000 | 5,040 | +0% |
| Tulsa | $56,000 | 5,070 | +36% |
Oregon
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $65,000 | 300 | -39% |
| Corvallis | $55,000 | 250 | +30% |
| Eugene | $59,000 | 910 | -22% |
| Medford | $57,000 | 390 | -37% |
| Portland | $64,000 | 7,960 | -11% |
| Salem | $59,000 | 1,110 | -11% |
Pennsylvania
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $68,000 | 2,690 | -10% |
| Altoona | $55,000 | 250 | -47% |
| Erie | $53,000 | 960 | -9% |
| Harrisburg | $62,000 | 3,060 | +11% |
| Johnstown | $52,000 | 340 | -22% |
| Lancaster | $60,000 | 1,550 | -23% |
| Lebanon | $60,000 | 200 | -42% |
| Philadelphia | $78,000 | 19,970 | +19% |
| Pittsburgh | $65,000 | 10,810 | +8% |
| Reading | $65,000 | 1,090 | -22% |
| Scranton | $55,000 | 1,700 | -24% |
| State College | $62,000 | 330 | -33% |
| Williamsport | $62,000 | 310 | -22% |
| York | $67,000 | 1,260 | -15% |
Rhode Island
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $68,000 | 3,660 | -24% |
South Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 220 | -49% | |
| Charleston | $60,000 | 2,340 | -5% |
| Columbia | $60,000 | 2,870 | -5% |
| Florence | $54,000 | 500 | -21% |
| Greenville | $61,000 | 2,330 | -9% |
| Myrtle Beach | $55,000 | 830 | -7% |
| Spartanburg | $60,000 | 730 | -23% |
| Sumter | $61,000 | 180 | -24% |
South Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $54,000 | 510 | +2% |
| Sioux Falls | $58,000 | 1,590 | +38% |
Tennessee
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $56,000 | 1,570 | -19% |
| Clarksville | $54,000 | 250 | -60% |
| Cleveland | $58,000 | 130 | -48% |
| Jackson | $55,000 | 250 | -45% |
| Johnson City | $51,000 | 260 | -54% |
| Kingsport | $53,000 | 520 | -48% |
| Knoxville | $59,000 | 1,940 | -32% |
| Memphis | $62,000 | 3,240 | -40% |
| Morristown | $53,000 | 120 | -65% |
| Nashville | $60,000 | 6,290 | -3% |
Texas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $57,000 | 590 | +20% |
| Amarillo | $66,000 | 820 | -6% |
| Austin | $69,000 | 8,730 | +27% |
| Beaumont | $62,000 | 740 | -45% |
| Brownsville | $73,000 | 460 | -57% |
| College Station | $51,000 | 730 | -2% |
| Corpus Christi | $64,000 | 910 | -39% |
| Dallas | $72,000 | 20,600 | +12% |
| El Paso | $52,000 | 1,640 | -30% |
| Fort Worth | $72,000 | 5,960 | -21% |
| Houston | $72,000 | 22,540 | -2% |
| Killeen | $59,000 | 440 | -59% |
| Laredo | $57,000 | 470 | -25% |
| Longview | $69,000 | 500 | -35% |
| Lubbock | $52,000 | 770 | -26% |
| Mcallen | $49,000 | 1,050 | -46% |
| Midland | $72,000 | 760 | +55% |
| Odessa | $69,000 | 280 | -36% |
| San Angelo | $51,000 | 230 | -26% |
| San Antonio | $63,000 | 5,570 | -27% |
| Sherman | $51,000 | 170 | -45% |
| Texarkana | $62,000 | 250 | -40% |
| Tyler | $67,000 | 630 | -13% |
| Victoria | $55,000 | 250 | -31% |
| Waco | $55,000 | 660 | -19% |
| Wichita Falls | $56,000 | 340 | -20% |
Utah
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $55,000 | 420 | +17% |
| Ogden | $62,000 | 1,090 | -35% |
| Provo | $59,000 | 1,320 | -8% |
| Salt Lake City | $66,000 | 5,990 | +13% |
| St George | $51,000 | 260 | -25% |
Vermont
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $70,000 | 1,100 | +20% |
Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $59,000 | 370 | -22% |
| Charlottesville | $61,000 | 800 | +15% |
| Danville | $55,000 | 190 | -25% |
| Harrisonburg | $56,000 | 250 | -42% |
| Lynchburg | $65,000 | 540 | -33% |
| Richmond | $66,000 | 6,230 | +16% |
| Roanoke | $62,000 | 1,060 | -18% |
| Virginia Beach | $61,000 | 5,420 | -18% |
| Winchester | $71,000 | 260 | -31% |
Washington
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $61,000 | 450 | -23% |
| Bremerton | $65,000 | 420 | -37% |
| Kennewick | $66,000 | 540 | -34% |
| Longview | $52,000 | 140 | -42% |
| Mount Vernon | $59,000 | 250 | -25% |
| Olympia | $56,000 | 1,370 | +71% |
| Seattle | $68,000 | 12,160 | -1% |
| Spokane | $60,000 | 1,530 | -12% |
| Tacoma | $62,000 | 1,220 | -46% |
| Wenatchee | $60,000 | 190 | -34% |
| Yakima | $64,000 | 380 | -43% |
West Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $60,000 | 1,140 | -6% |
| Huntington | $53,000 | 600 | -36% |
| Morgantown | $63,000 | 420 | +3% |
| Parkersburg | $65,000 | 520 | -3% |
| Wheeling | $57,000 | 340 | -33% |
Wisconsin
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $62,000 | 720 | -24% |
| Eau Claire | $59,000 | 460 | -22% |
| Fond | $54,000 | 210 | -34% |
| Green Bay | $58,000 | 1,430 | +1% |
| Janesville | $62,000 | 320 | -35% |
| La Crosse | $58,000 | 600 | +6% |
| Madison | $63,000 | 2,700 | -7% |
| Milwaukee | $66,000 | 6,860 | -6% |
| Oshkosh | $62,000 | 570 | -19% |
| Racine | $63,000 | 370 | -37% |
| Sheboygan | $60,000 | 320 | -26% |
| Wausau | $58,000 | 460 | -12% |
Wyoming
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | $77,000 | 210 | -22% |
| Cheyenne | $56,000 | 500 | +57% |