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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Texas
Ranked #19 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of accountants and auditorss in Texas earn between $53,380 and $132,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean accountants and auditors salary in Texas is $90,370, about 4.6% below the U.S. average ($94,750). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $100,890 | $111,820 | 1,240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $85,090 | $95,640 | 28,400 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $83,120 | $91,300 | 12,480 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $82,620 | $92,520 | 37,450 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $80,600 | $87,910 | 1,030 |
| Odessa, TX | $80,260 | $88,720 | 550 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $78,650 | $87,700 | 8,360 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,190 | $87,530 | 720 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do accountants and auditors make in Texas?
The median accountants and auditors salary in Texas is $80,920 per year (mean $90,370), and about 80% earn between $53,380 and $132,040.
How much do accountants and auditors make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $90,370 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for accountants and auditors?
Texas ranks #19 of 51 states for accountants and auditors pay. Its mean salary of $90,370 is about 4.6% below the U.S. average of $94,750.
Which metro areas in Texas pay accountants and auditors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for accountants and auditors are Midland, TX ($100,890), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($85,090), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($83,120), by median annual wage.