Accountant Salary in Washington, DC
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The median accountant in the Washington area earns $102,140 a year ($49.11 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($83,680). Half of the 41,470 accountants there earn between $79,990 and $133,430.
Median $102,140
10th: $67,53090th: $170,980
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,530 | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $79,990 | $67,020 |
| Median | $102,140 | $83,680 |
| 75th percentile | $133,430 | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $170,980 | $144,090 |
| Average | $113,640 | $94,750 |
| Jobs | 41,470 | 1,449,500 |
Washington, DC ranks 4th 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
- Boston, MA: $100,150
- Denver, CO: $100,020
- Seattle, WA: $99,370
- San Diego, CA: $96,340
- Hartford, CT: $95,940
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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.