verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$96,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.42/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
34,740
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,223 #11 of 51

Accountant pay in Washington, explained

Accountants in Washington earn a median of $96,550 per year ($46.42 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $66,330, while the most experienced accountants reach about $152,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $96,550 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $96,550 is worth about $90,223 in national buying power — ranking Washington #11 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,330
$31.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,550
$46.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$152,310
$73.23/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $96,550 $90,223
Oregon $85,800 $83,010 +$10,750
Idaho $74,730 $78,256 +$21,820

Accountant in Washington: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Washington?

Accountants in Washington earn a median of $96,550 per year ($46.42 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Washington pay accountants well?

At $96,550, Washington pays 15% above the national median for accountants. An estimated 34,740 work in the state.

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