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Accountant Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$79,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.10/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
91,000
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,634 #49 of 51

Accountant pay in Florida, explained

Accountants in Florida earn a median of $79,250 per year ($38.10 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $50,280, while the most experienced accountants reach about $131,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $79,250 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $79,250 is worth about $76,634 in national buying power — ranking Florida #49 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,280
$24.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,250
$38.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,930
$63.43/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $79,250 $76,634
Georgia $81,900 $85,053 −$2,650
Alabama $74,880 $84,302 +$4,370

Accountant in Florida: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Florida?

Accountants in Florida earn a median of $79,250 per year ($38.10 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Florida pay accountants well?

At $79,250, Florida pays 5% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 91,000 work in the state.

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