The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of other general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,890 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of other general merchandise stores. 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 $77,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,890. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $34,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $48,890 | -10.00% | -11.47% |
| 2015 | $53,780 | -8.29% | - |
| 2014 | $58,240 | 14.44% | - |
| 2013 | $49,830 | -9.37% | - |
| 2012 | $54,500 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in six industries within the retail trade 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 |
|---|---|
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
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