Accountant salary in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area
The Balance of Nevada nonmetro area pays accountants close to the national norm. The median is $84,040 a year1, 3.0% above the Nevada statewide median of $81,600 and about level with the US median of $83,680. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#69 of 521). About 360 accountants work here, 5% of the Nevada total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | $50,610 | $84,040 | $123,950 | |
| Nevada | $58,630 | $81,600 | $128,760 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area earns $69,620–$108,420. The top tenth earns $123,950 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $38,800 wide, between the figure for Nevada ($35,450) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,610 | $4,218 | $24.33 | $65,303 |
| 25th percentile | $69,620 | $5,802 | $33.47 | $89,832 |
| Median | $84,040 | $7,003 | $40.40 | $108,439 |
| 75th percentile | $108,420 | $9,035 | $52.12 | $139,897 |
| 90th percentile | $123,950 | $10,329 | $59.59 | $159,935 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $24,380 over the median, the 25th only $14,420 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $31,458 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area, and the Nevada statewide median of $81,600 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area
At the $84,040 median, a local hire costs about $108,439 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $24,399 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area
Of the 16 roles we track in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($102,040); recruiters come next at $70,130.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +21.4% | 420 | |
| Accountant | this role | 360 | |
| Recruiter | -16.6% | 330 | |
| Office Manager | -23.3% | 620 | |
| Paralegal | -28.0% | 90 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area (+0.4%), between administrative assistants (+0.5%) and project coordinators (-0.3%). The typical role here is at -6.9%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 5.6% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area, 4.8% across Nevada and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $80,530 in Las Vegas-Henderson to $93,560 in Carson City, a gap of $13,030 a year. All 2 areas in Nevada with more accountants than the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area pay less, among them Las Vegas-Henderson, NV ($80,530) and Reno, NV ($82,370).
| Area | Median | vs the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +11.3% | 240 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | this area | 360 | |
| Reno, NV | -2.0% | 1,480 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | -4.2% | 4,680 |
the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area is #432 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Nevada, Richmond and Amherst Town-Northampton pay just above the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area and Rochester and Riverside-San Bernardino just below. All four are within $350 a year of the median in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | +8.6% | 360 | jobs | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | +0.4% | 490 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | +0.2% | 7,920 | pay | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | this area | 360 | ||
| Rochester, MN | -0.1% | 760 | pay | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | -0.1% | 9,240 | pay | |
| Merced, CA | -4.3% | 360 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | -12.3% | 360 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro)?
About $108,439 a year at the median, or $9,037 a month: $84,040 in pay plus about $24,399 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $84,040 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $50,610, the 90th $123,950, and the middle half earned $69,620 to $108,420.
Is the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Nevada for accountants?
No, it costs more: a median of $84,040 against $81,600 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is Carson City at $93,560, the next down Reno at $82,370.
How many accountants work in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 360 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Nevada total of 6,930. Only Las Vegas-Henderson and Reno have more in Nevada.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area?
Yes: $13,910 a year more at the median. The medians are $84,040 and $70,130.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.