What Is the Average Entry Level Accountant Salary by State
| State | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,166 | $4,097 | $945 | $23.64 |
| New York | $46,662 | $3,888 | $897 | $22.43 |
| Idaho | $44,885 | $3,740 | $863 | $21.58 |
| California | $43,986 | $3,665 | $845 | $21.15 |
| New Hampshire | $43,294 | $3,607 | $832 | $20.81 |
| Vermont | $42,609 | $3,550 | $819 | $20.49 |
| Massachusetts | $42,573 | $3,547 | $818 | $20.47 |
| Hawaii | $42,394 | $3,532 | $815 | $20.38 |
| Nevada | $42,193 | $3,516 | $811 | $20.29 |
| Maine | $41,572 | $3,464 | $799 | $19.99 |
| Tennessee | $41,426 | $3,452 | $796 | $19.92 |
| Arizona | $41,049 | $3,420 | $789 | $19.74 |
| Wyoming | $40,834 | $3,402 | $785 | $19.63 |
| New Jersey | $40,617 | $3,384 | $781 | $19.53 |
| Connecticut | $40,530 | $3,377 | $779 | $19.49 |
| Alaska | $40,182 | $3,348 | $772 | $19.32 |
| Rhode Island | $40,072 | $3,339 | $770 | $19.27 |
| Oregon | $40,007 | $3,333 | $769 | $19.23 |
| Texas | $39,947 | $3,328 | $768 | $19.21 |
| Minnesota | $39,777 | $3,314 | $764 | $19.12 |
| Indiana | $39,635 | $3,302 | $762 | $19.06 |
| West Virginia | $39,326 | $3,277 | $756 | $18.91 |
| Maryland | $39,285 | $3,273 | $755 | $18.89 |
| Montana | $39,202 | $3,266 | $753 | $18.85 |
| North Dakota | $39,146 | $3,262 | $752 | $18.82 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,390 | $3,199 | $738 | $18.46 |
| Virginia | $38,301 | $3,191 | $736 | $18.41 |
| Wisconsin | $37,692 | $3,141 | $724 | $18.12 |
| South Dakota | $37,539 | $3,128 | $721 | $18.05 |
| Ohio | $37,515 | $3,126 | $721 | $18.04 |
| Colorado | $37,207 | $3,100 | $715 | $17.89 |
| Iowa | $37,040 | $3,086 | $712 | $17.81 |
| Delaware | $37,026 | $3,085 | $712 | $17.80 |
| Kentucky | $36,983 | $3,081 | $711 | $17.78 |
| Nebraska | $36,973 | $3,081 | $711 | $17.78 |
| Utah | $36,876 | $3,073 | $709 | $17.73 |
| South Carolina | $36,434 | $3,036 | $700 | $17.52 |
| Alabama | $35,756 | $2,979 | $687 | $17.19 |
| New Mexico | $35,700 | $2,975 | $686 | $17.16 |
| Kansas | $35,483 | $2,956 | $682 | $17.06 |
| Oklahoma | $35,328 | $2,944 | $679 | $16.98 |
| Arkansas | $35,211 | $2,934 | $677 | $16.93 |
| Mississippi | $34,807 | $2,900 | $669 | $16.73 |
| Illinois | $34,719 | $2,893 | $667 | $16.69 |
| Michigan | $34,701 | $2,891 | $667 | $16.68 |
| Missouri | $34,369 | $2,864 | $660 | $16.52 |
| Florida | $33,679 | $2,806 | $647 | $16.19 |
| Georgia | $32,896 | $2,741 | $632 | $15.82 |
| Louisiana | $31,846 | $2,653 | $612 | $15.31 |
| North Carolina | $30,529 | $2,544 | $587 | $14.68 |
Top 50 Highest Paying States for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in the U.S.
We’ve identified four states where the typical salary for an Entry Level Accountant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Washington, with New York and Idaho close behind in second and third. Idaho beats the national average by 2.6%, and Washington furthers that trend with another $5,435 (12.4%) above the $43,731.
With only a handful of states paying above the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by moving to a new locationas an Entry Level Accountant is a decision to make with some caution. Factoring in cost of living expenses should be considered as well.
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