The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,880 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $136,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. 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 $136,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $47,880.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,850 | 0.83% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | $75,220 | 3.26% | - |
| 2015 | $72,770 | 2.71% | - |
| 2014 | $70,800 | -0.18% | - |
| 2013 | $70,930 | 6.44% | - |
| 2012 | $66,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of accountants and auditors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.