How much does an accountant and auditor make in North Carolina?
$82,050a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in North Carolina. That is $39.45 an hour or $6,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.45
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,610Median: $82,050Highest 10%: $146,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,610 | $25.77 | |
| 25th | $65,120 | $31.31 | |
| Median | $82,050 | $39.45 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.97 | |
| 90th | $146,100 | $70.24 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $92,910 |
| Durham, NC | $85,090 |
| Raleigh, NC | $81,950 |
| Asheville, NC | $80,400 |
| Burlington, NC | $80,320 |
| Greensboro, NC | $80,170 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,450 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $78,950 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $78,560 |
| Wilmington, NC | $77,920 |
| Hickory, NC | $77,490 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $76,960 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $75,750 |
| Greenville, NC | $75,140 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $75,000 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $73,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 13. Oregon | $85,800 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $83,470 |
| 15. Alaska | $83,460 |
| 16. North Carolina | $82,050 |
| 17. Georgia | $81,900 |
| 18. Minnesota | $81,600 |
| 19. Nevada | $81,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $39.45 ($82,050 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $82,050 against $83,680 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for accountant and auditor pay?
North Carolina ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays accountant and auditors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $92,910 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.