Accountants and Auditors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Accountants and Auditors *
U S |
$30.08 | $38.25 | $49.41 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$30.13 | $37.86 | $48.34 |
Central Minnesota |
$27.38 | $31.70 | $43.34 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$27.26 | $30.97 | $39.10 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.18 | $30.51 | $38.63 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$27.90 | $34.95 | $41.82 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$25.65 | $31.36 | $39.84 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.51 | $38.35 | $48.86 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 27,490 workers employed in this very large career.
Where do Accountants and Auditors most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
- Educational Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 24,461 new Accountants and Auditors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 1,392,200 | 1,488,200 | 96,000 | 6.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 26,166 | 27,328 | 1,162 | 4.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,595 | 1,660 | 65 | 4.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 895 | 955 | 60 | 6.7% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,411 | 1,480 | 69 | 4.9% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,216 | 1,266 | 50 | 4.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 1,128 | 1,175 | 47 | 4.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 20,137 | 20,985 | 848 | 4.2% |
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