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May 2025 BLS OEWS · Accountants and Auditors

Accountant Salary in Texas

Texas accountant and auditor wages from BLS: medians, range, and major metro areas.

SOC 13-2011.00Reviewed 2026-10-28

Quick salary summary

Median annual wage

$80,920

Median hourly wage

$38.91/hr

10th percentile annual

$53,380

Occupation: Accountants and Auditors. CPAs, staff accountants, and auditors are grouped in this BLS series unless broken out elsewhere.

Accountant salary range in Texas

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th$53,380$25.67
25th$65,560$31.52
50th (Median)$80,920$38.91
75th$103,760$49.89
90th$132,040$63.48

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (2025)

Accountant salary by Texas metro

Metro areaMedian annualMedian hourly
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$85,090$40.91
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$82,620$39.72
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$83,120$39.96
San Antonio-New Braunfels$78,650$37.81

Median vs mean

BLS medians are 50th percentile wages. O*NET also shows a mean average for the same occupation that can differ from the median. Job offers and CPA bonuses are not the same as OEWS wages.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the accountant salary in Texas?+−
BLS reports a median annual wage of $80,920 ($38.91/hour) for accountants and auditors in Texas (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is the average accountant salary in Texas?+−
O*NET lists a mean wage near $80,920 for this occupation in Texas in the same BLS release. We use the median ($80,920) as the clearest benchmark and label it explicitly.
How much do accountants make in Houston and Dallas?+−
BLS metro medians include $85,090 in the Houston area and $82,620 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is the CPA or certified public accountant salary in Texas?+−
BLS does not publish separate Texas medians for CPA licensure. CPAs are included in the accountants and auditors occupation (SOC 13-2011). Individual offers depend on firm, industry, and experience.
What is the entry-level accountant salary in Texas?+−
The BLS 10th percentile for Texas accountants and auditors is $53,380 annually ($25.67/hour). That shows the lower end of the wage distribution, not a guaranteed starting offer.

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