Accountant Salary in Washington, DC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$93,261
Hourly Rate
$44.84
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,611
employed
Accountant Salary Range in Washington, DC
Annual Salary Range
$62k
10th percentile
$75k
25th
$109k
75th
$136k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $62,251 | $29.93 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,693 | $35.91 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $93,261 | $44.84 |
| 75th Percentile | $108,674 | $52.25 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $135,708 | $65.24 |
| Average (Mean) | $99,774 | $47.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Accountant salary in Washington, DC is $93,261 per year or $44.84 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Washington, DC Compares
vs National Average
$79,880
vs District of Columbia Average
$75,409
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$66,567
Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.
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