Accountant Salary in North Carolina
Based on 46K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$80,490
$38.697/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
+1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $137K
46K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Accountant in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,940 |
| 25th percentile | $63,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,490 |
| 75th percentile | $103,820 |
| 90th percentile | $137,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,030 |
| 2023 | $79,920 |
| 2024 | $80,490 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,030 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $79,920 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $80,490 | $79,712 |