Accountants and Auditors Salary in North Carolina
Accountants and Auditors in North Carolina earn a median of $82,050 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($83,680)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,270
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,610; the top 10% earn over $146,100. Nationally the range is $56,020 to $144,090.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Budget Analysts$82,350 median in North Carolina
- Tax Preparers$48,130 median in North Carolina
- Credit Analysts$94,570 median in North Carolina
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,930 median in North Carolina
- Insurance Underwriters$77,120 median in North Carolina
- Financial Examiners$100,730 median in North Carolina
Accountants and Auditors pay in North Carolina
How much do accountants and auditors make in North Carolina?
The median is $82,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,610 and the top 10% earn over $146,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for accountants and auditors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $83,680). Living costs are not included.