Accountant Salary in Washington
Based on 35K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$96,550
$46.418/hr
vs National Average
$82,597
+16.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $152K
35K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Accountant in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,330 |
| 25th percentile | $79,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,550 |
| 75th percentile | $122,480 |
| 90th percentile | $152,310 |
Top H-1B Employers for Accountant in Washington
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Washington — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 23 | $106,683 |
| 2 | Deloitte Tax LLP | 12 | $102,800 |
| 3 | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 10 | $92,261 |
| 4 | Amazon.com Services LLC | 6 | $116,900 |
| 5 | El Centro de la Raza | 3 | $73,985 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,180 |
| 2023 | $88,630 |
| 2024 | $96,180 |
| 2025 | $96,550 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,180 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $88,630 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $96,180 | $79,712 |
| 2025 | $96,550 | $82,597 |