Accountants and Auditors Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Accountants and Auditors in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$79,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $83,680
State Rank
#26 of 51
50,440 employed here

How much do Accountants and Auditors make in Ohio?

Accountants and Auditors working in Ohio earn a median salary of $79,320 per year, or about $38.13 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $83,680 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $52,140 while the top 10% make $131,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,020 and $102,230 a year.

Accountants and Auditors salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$52,140$25.07
25th percentile (early career)$63,020$30.30
50th percentile (median)$79,320$38.13
75th percentile (experienced)$102,230$49.15
90th percentile (top earners)$131,400$63.17

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Accountants and Auditors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$111,530
2New York$102,640
3New Jersey$100,830
4Massachusetts$99,460
5Connecticut$97,550

Working as Accountants and Auditors in Ohio

Nationally, about 1,450,000 people work as Accountants and Auditors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($79,320) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Accountants and Auditors make in Ohio?
The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Ohio is $79,320 per year, or about $38.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,140 at the entry level to $131,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Accountants and Auditors about 5% less than the national median of $83,680. Ohio ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Accountants and Auditors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,320 a year. About 50,440 Accountants and Auditors are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.