Accountants and Auditors in Michigan
Considering a career as an Accountant or Auditor in Michigan?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Accountants and Auditors in Michigan are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Accountants and Auditors in Michigan is growing faster than average.
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Accountants and Auditors in Michigan earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Accountants and Auditors Work in Michigan?
In 2018, there were 33,610 Accountants and Auditors working in the state.
There were 32,300 Accountants and Auditors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,310 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 13,650 Accountants and Auditors working in it, which means Michigan has more Accountants and Auditors than average.
Job Projections for Michigan
Jobs for Accountants and Auditors in this state are growing at a rate of 9.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.0%.
Michigan Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 3,520 annual Accountants and Auditors job openings in Michigan, and 38,360 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 141,800 annual jobs and 1,537,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Accountants and Auditors Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Accountants and Auditors ranged from $42,890 to $111,240 with $65,850 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.62 to $53.48. The median hourly rate was $31.66.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $31.78 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.12.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Michigan Metros for Accountants and Auditors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Accountants and Auditors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 17,860 | $69,780 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 4,050 | $62,180 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 2,330 | $67,240 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1,490 | $70,420 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 1,000 | $67,660 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 980 | $64,310 |
| Flint, MI | 770 | $54,820 |
| Saginaw, MI | 560 | $58,170 |
| Jackson, MI | 450 | $68,550 |
| Muskegon, MI | 300 | $59,400 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 290 | $62,440 |
| Midland, MI | 250 | $78,920 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 240 | $57,870 |
| Bay City, MI | 240 | $61,780 |
| Monroe, MI | 190 | $50,360 |
Top States for Accountants and Auditors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Accountants and Auditors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 148,600 | $75,690 |
| Texas | 115,270 | $72,860 |
| New York | 110,780 | $83,250 |
| Florida | 71,940 | $62,270 |
| Illinois | 53,280 | $71,470 |
| Pennsylvania | 51,720 | $67,480 |
| Ohio | 45,670 | $64,630 |
| Virginia | 41,230 | $76,490 |
| New Jersey | 37,370 | $81,190 |
| Georgia | 37,200 | $68,870 |
| Colorado | 36,290 | $72,940 |
| Massachusetts | 35,360 | $74,890 |
| Michigan | 33,610 | $65,850 |
| North Carolina | 33,020 | $69,840 |
| Washington | 32,870 | $70,600 |
| Missouri | 25,090 | $63,640 |
| Maryland | 25,020 | $74,030 |
| Minnesota | 22,960 | $66,240 |
| Wisconsin | 22,610 | $63,390 |
| Indiana | 20,100 | $64,380 |
Below are the states where Accountants and Auditors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $91,890 |
| New York | $83,250 |
| New Jersey | $81,190 |
| Rhode Island | $76,770 |
| Virginia | $76,490 |
| Connecticut | $76,450 |
| California | $75,690 |
| Alaska | $75,590 |
| Massachusetts | $74,890 |
| Maryland | $74,030 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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