Summary Report for:
13-2011.00 - Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.
13-2011.01 Accountants 
13-2011.02 Auditors
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2006) | $26.26 hourly, $54,630 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 1,274,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 450,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.