How much does an accountant and auditor make in Washington?
$96,550a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in Washington. That is $46.42 an hour or $8,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.42
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,330Median: $96,550Highest 10%: $152,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,330 | $31.89 | |
| 25th | $79,180 | $38.07 | |
| Median | $96,550 | $46.42 | |
| 75th | $122,500 | $58.88 | |
| 90th | $152,300 | $73.23 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $99,370 |
| Olympia, WA | $94,470 |
| Kennewick, WA | $93,280 |
| Longview, WA | $93,130 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $92,920 |
| Portland, OR | $92,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $89,630 |
| Bremerton, WA | $88,250 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $87,770 |
| Spokane, WA | $86,350 |
| Bellingham, WA | $85,450 |
| Yakima, WA | $82,380 |
| Lewiston, ID | $77,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 5. Connecticut | $97,550 |
| 6. California | $97,050 |
| 7. Colorado | $97,030 |
| 8. Washington | $96,550 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $95,820 |
| 10. Delaware | $95,020 |
| 11. Virginia | $93,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $46.42 ($96,550 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $96,550 against $83,680 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Washington rank for accountant and auditor pay?
Washington ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays accountant and auditors the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $99,370 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.