Accountants and Auditors Salary in North Carolina

Median annual wage in North Carolina: $82,050 -1.9% vs national

North Carolina vs United States

North CarolinaUnited States
Median annual$82,050$83,680
Median hourly$39.45$40.23
Employment49,2701,449,500
Location quotient1.071.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (North Carolina) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

A closer look

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $53,610, median pay is $82,050, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $146,100.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average accountants and auditors salary in North Carolina?

The median annual wage in North Carolina is $82,050 ($39.45 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does North Carolina compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?

The North Carolina median of $82,050 is 1.9% lower than the U.S. median of $83,680.

How many accountants and auditors work in North Carolina?

Approximately 49,270 are employed in North Carolina, per BLS OES.