Occupation ยท SOC 13-2011
Accountants and Auditors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of accountants and auditors can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 1,448,290 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $81,680 ($39.27 an hour).
US employment
1,448,290
Median annual wage
$81,680
Mean annual wage
$93,520
Median hourly wage
$39.27
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$103,030
- New York$101,780
- New Jersey$101,340
- Massachusetts$96,580
- California$96,360
Top 5 after cost of living
- New York$94,310
- District of Columbia$93,750
- New Jersey$93,140
- Massachusetts$91,320
- Washington$89,880
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Examiners | $90,400 | $8,720 (+10.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial Managers | $161,700 | $80,020 (+98.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Budget Analysts | $87,930 | $6,250 (+7.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,140 | $20,460 (+25.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | $19,670 (+24.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $19,510 (+23.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California173,370
- 2. New York111,860
- 3. Texas109,530
- 4. Florida90,880
- 5. Illinois54,690
- 6. Pennsylvania54,440
- 7. Ohio51,840
- 8. Virginia50,220
- 9. North Carolina46,420
- 10. Massachusetts45,520
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$103,030
- 2. New York$101,780
- 3. New Jersey$101,340
- 4. Massachusetts$96,580
- 5. California$96,360
- 6. Washington$96,180
- 7. Rhode Island$90,040
- 8. Colorado$90,030
- 9. Connecticut$89,630
- 10. Maryland$84,890
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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