📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Accountants and Auditors Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$90,012
per year
Median
$79,496
per year
Hourly
$43.27
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$57,402
25th Percentile — Junior$74,136
50th Percentile — Median$79,496
75th Percentile — Senior$111,786
90th Percentile — Top Earners$125,935
💡 Top-earning Accountants and Auditorss in Texas make up to $125,935 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$75.8k
2021
$78.4k
2022
$81.2k
2023
$84.0k
2024
$87.0k
2025
$90.0k
2026
📈 Accountants and Auditors salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Accountants and Auditors Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $87,312 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $81,011 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $89,112 -1.0% Very High
Austin $97,213 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $86,412 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $73,810 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $87,312 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $78,310 -13.0% Very High
Plano $91,812 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $72,010 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $73,810 -18.0% Very High
Garland $85,511 -5.0% Very High
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Accountants and Auditors Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Accountants and Auditorss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $90,012 per year, Texas's Accountants and Auditors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $57,402–$74,136, while experienced Accountants and Auditorss can command $111,786–$125,935.

Looking ahead, the Accountants and Auditors profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Accountants and Auditors salary in Texas is $90,012 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $94,750.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Accountants and Auditorss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Accountants and Auditors employment.
  • At $90,012/year, Texas Accountants and Auditors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $94,750/year.