Accountant Salary in Raleigh, NC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$80,255
Hourly Rate
$38.58
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,087
employed
Accountant Salary Range in Raleigh, NC
Annual Salary Range
$54k
10th percentile
$64k
25th
$97k
75th
$118k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $54,038 | $25.98 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,125 | $30.83 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $80,255 | $38.58 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,986 | $46.63 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $118,002 | $56.73 |
| Average (Mean) | $85,440 | $41.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Accountant salary in Raleigh, NC is $80,255 per year or $38.58 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Raleigh, NC Compares
vs National Average
$79,880
vs North Carolina Average
$75,681
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$79,856
Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 0.5% above the national average.
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