Graphic media source: Business.org
With over a million accountants employed in the United States, just how much are those of you who balance peoples' books getting paid? The folks at Business.org dug into the data to find which states pay accountants the best (and worst) in 2021. Nationally, accountants earn an average salary of $79,250—that’s nearly 50% more than the average national salary. Looking at the graphic above, does your state surprise you?
For more details, check out the complete Business.org 'Best Paying States for Accountants in 2021' study. By the way, there is some interesting 'payroll' information contained in the lead-in to this study as well.
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