Accountant Salary in Providence, RI
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The median accountant in the Providence area earns $95,020 a year ($45.68 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($83,680) and 1% below the Rhode Island median ($95,820). Half of the 8,250 accountants there earn between $75,780 and $119,190.
Median $95,020
10th: $60,62090th: $149,540
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,620 | $59,920 | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $75,780 | $76,400 | $67,020 |
| Median | $95,020 | $95,820 | $83,680 |
| 75th percentile | $119,190 | $120,280 | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $149,540 | $150,320 | $144,090 |
| Average | $99,430 | $99,880 | $94,750 |
| Jobs | 8,250 | 6,570 | 1,449,500 |
Providence, RI ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for accountant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($121,700).
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- San Jose, CA: $121,700
- San Francisco, CA: $110,730
- New York, NY: $105,650
- Washington, DC: $102,140
- Boston, MA: $100,150
- Denver, CO: $100,020
- Seattle, WA: $99,370
- San Diego, CA: $96,340
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- Financial Analyst: $100,290
- Loan Officer: $78,500
- Financial Advisor: $83,720
- Project Manager: $104,510
- Human Resources Specialist: $76,930
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.