Accountant salary in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area
The Coast Oregon nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $79,910 a year1 is 6.9% below the Oregon statewide median of $85,800, and 4.5% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #132 of 521. About 590 accountants work here, 4% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | $59,990 | $79,910 | $118,020 | |
| Oregon | $62,590 | $85,800 | $130,650 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area earns $69,670–$97,670. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $118,020, only 2.0 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $28,000 wide, against $29,800 across Oregon and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,990 | $4,999 | $28.84 | $77,406 |
| 25th percentile | $69,670 | $5,806 | $33.50 | $89,897 |
| Median | $79,910 | $6,659 | $38.42 | $103,110 |
| 75th percentile | $97,670 | $8,139 | $46.96 | $126,026 |
| 90th percentile | $118,020 | $9,835 | $56.74 | $152,284 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $17,760 over the median, the 25th only $10,240 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $22,916 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 median and the 75th percentile in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area, and the Oregon statewide median of $85,800 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area
At the $79,910 median, a local hire costs about $103,110 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $23,200 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 Coast Oregon nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($93,020); recruiters come next at $71,800.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +16.4% | 410 | |
| Accountant | this role | 590 | |
| Recruiter | -10.1% | 400 | |
| Executive Assistant | -17.6% | 250 | |
| Office Manager | -18.7% | 700 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area (-4.5%), between HR assistants (-4.1%) and recruiters (-5.5%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area, 7.8% across Oregon and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $77,200 in Corvallis to $92,200 in Portland-Vancouver, a gap of $15,000 a year. All 5 areas in Oregon with more accountants than the Coast Oregon nonmetro area also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($92,200) and Salem, OR ($87,480).
| Area | Median | vs the Coast Oregon nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | +2.6% | 200 | |
| Medford, OR | +1.6% | 600 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.0% | 1,120 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | this area | 590 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.7% | 350 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 290 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -2.3% | 130 |
the Coast Oregon nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Coast Oregon nonmetro area is #317 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Jacksonville and Cleveland pay just above the Coast Oregon nonmetro area and Albuquerque and Utica-Rome just below. All four are within $90 a year of the median in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Coast Oregon nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | +0.1% | 10,740 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +0.1% | 6,890 | pay | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | this area | 590 | ||
| Albuquerque, NM | -0.0% | 3,260 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | -0.1% | 1,040 | pay | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | -2.8% | 590 | jobs | |
| Missoula, MT | -8.7% | 600 | jobs | |
| Lake Charles, LA | -12.3% | 600 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Coast Oregon (Nonmetro)?
About $103,110 a year at the median, or $8,592 a month: $79,910 in pay plus about $23,200 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area?
The median was $79,910 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $59,990, the 90th $118,020, and the middle half earned $69,670 to $97,670.
Is the Coast Oregon nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Oregon for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $79,910 against $85,800 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Eugene-Springfield at $79,930, the next down the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area at $79,320.
How many accountants work in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 590 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Oregon total of 14,920. 5 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Medford, with about 600.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Coast Oregon nonmetro area?
Yes: $8,110 a year more at the median. The medians are $79,910 and $71,800.
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.