The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $49,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,150 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $138,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) accountants and auditors is $138,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $49,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,360 | 1.87% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | $80,820 | 4.08% | - |
| 2015 | $77,520 | 7.40% | - |
| 2014 | $71,780 | -1.57% | - |
| 2013 | $72,910 | 1.17% | - |
| 2012 | $72,060 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of accountants and auditors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
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