Oregon Median
$85,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $83,680
State Rank
#13 of 51
14,920 employed here
How much do Accountants and Auditors make in Oregon?
Accountants and Auditors working in Oregon earn a median salary of $85,800 per year, or about $41.25 per hour. That is 3% above the national median of $83,680 for this occupation.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $62,590 while the top 10% make $130,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,350 and $104,150 a year.
Accountants and Auditors salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,590 | $30.09 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,350 | $35.75 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $85,800 | $41.25 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,150 | $50.07 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $130,650 | $62.81 |
|
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Accountants and Auditors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Accountants and Auditors salary in other states
District of Columbia $111,530New York $102,640New Jersey $100,830Massachusetts $99,460Connecticut $97,550California $97,050Colorado $97,030Washington $96,550Rhode Island $95,820Delaware $95,020Virginia $93,290Maryland $89,370New Hampshire $83,470Alaska $83,460North Carolina $82,050Georgia $81,900Minnesota $81,600Nevada $81,600Texas $80,920Illinois $80,230Utah $79,990Arizona $79,970Wisconsin $79,400Oklahoma $79,370Ohio $79,320Florida $79,250Kansas $79,000Pennsylvania $79,000Vermont $78,890South Dakota $78,880Michigan $78,820New Mexico $78,580Indiana $77,720Wyoming $77,620Maine $77,480Iowa $77,440Tennessee $76,840Missouri $76,590South Carolina $76,560Montana $75,810North Dakota $75,730Kentucky $75,270Alabama $74,880Idaho $74,730Hawaii $74,500Louisiana $73,810West Virginia $73,320Nebraska $72,080Mississippi $68,100Arkansas $66,330
Working as Accountants and Auditors in Oregon
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 Oregon pay ($85,800) 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 Oregon?
The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Oregon is $85,800 per year, or about $41.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,590 at the entry level to $130,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Accountants and Auditors about 3% more than the national median of $83,680. Oregon ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Accountants and Auditors?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $85,800 a year. About 14,920 Accountants and Auditors are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.