Accountant salary in Pennsylvania
See how much accountants earn in Pennsylvania, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$78,000
Median hourly
$38
Employment
55,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$79,000
Pennsylvania median
$78,000
Difference
-1%
What that salary is really worth in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's cost of living is 96 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 4% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 88 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$78,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$81,250
vs national median
+$2,250
Adjusted for local prices, a accountant in Pennsylvania has the buying power of roughly $81,250 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
3.07% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown
Accountant pay in other states
Related careers in Pennsylvania
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Pennsylvania. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.