Accountant salary in Dothan, AL
Hiring an accountant costs less in Dothan than in Alabama or the country as a whole. The median is $67,330 a year1: 10.1% below the Alabama statewide median of $74,880 and 19.5% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally that is #471 of 521 areas, in the bottom tenth. BLS counts about 610 people in this job here, 3% of the Alabama total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Dothan, AL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Dothan against Alabama and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | $45,880 | $67,330 | $120,900 | |
| Alabama | $50,240 | $74,880 | $123,170 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Dothan earns $55,500–$89,270. The top tenth earns $120,900 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($76,010) is 13% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $33,770 wide, against $35,030 across Alabama and $42,790 nationally: employers in Dothan 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 | $45,880 | $3,823 | $22.06 | $59,200 |
| 25th percentile | $55,500 | $4,625 | $26.68 | $71,613 |
| Median | $67,330 | $5,611 | $32.37 | $86,877 |
| 75th percentile | $89,270 | $7,439 | $42.92 | $115,187 |
| 90th percentile | $120,900 | $10,075 | $58.12 | $156,000 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $21,940 over the median, the 25th only $11,830 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $28,310 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 Dothan, and the Alabama statewide median of $74,880 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Dothan
At the $67,330 median, a local hire costs about $86,877 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,547 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 Dothan
Of the 14 roles we track in Dothan, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($135,260); recruiters come next at $59,810.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +100.9% | 60 | |
| Accountant | this role | 610 | |
| Recruiter | -11.2% | 230 | |
| Executive Assistant | -12.8% | 50 | |
| Office Manager | -15.9% | 580 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #6 of the 14 roles we track in Dothan (-19.5%), between customer support specialists (-19.2%) and virtual receptionists (-20.9%). The typical role here is at -21.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 10.5% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Dothan, 11.3% across Alabama and 9.3% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Alabama
Across the 16 areas of Alabama with data for this job, the median runs from $63,250 in Gadsden to $79,220 in Huntsville, a gap of $15,970 a year. Of the 9 areas in Alabama with more accountants than Dothan, 2 pay less: the Northeast Alabama nonmetro area ($66,010) and the Southeast Alabama nonmetro area ($65,990).
| Area | Median | vs Dothan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Alabama (Nonmetro) | +6.1% | 480 | |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | +5.8% | 820 | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | +0.4% | 460 | |
| Dothan, AL | this area | 610 | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | -1.6% | 340 | |
| Northeast Alabama (Nonmetro) | -2.0% | 980 | |
| Southeast Alabama (Nonmetro) | -2.0% | 720 |
Dothan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Dothan is #304 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Alabama, Las Cruces and St. Joseph pay just above Dothan and Mansfield and Charleston just below. All four are within $770 a year of the median in Dothan. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Dothan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MI | +11.1% | 610 | jobs | |
| Santa Fe, NM | +8.1% | 620 | jobs | |
| Lake Charles, LA | +4.0% | 600 | jobs | |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | +0.2% | 340 | pay | |
| Las Cruces, NM | +0.2% | 480 | pay | |
| Dothan, AL | this area | 610 | ||
| Mansfield, OH | -0.1% | 260 | pay | |
| Charleston, WV | -1.1% | 890 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Dothan, AL?
About $86,877 a year at the median, or $7,240 a month: $67,330 in pay plus about $19,547 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Dothan?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $67,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,880, the 90th $120,900, and the middle half earned $55,500 to $89,270.
Is Dothan cheaper than the rest of Alabama for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $67,330 against $74,880 statewide. The next area up in Alabama is Florence-Muscle Shoals at $67,600, the next down Anniston-Oxford at $66,260.
How many accountants work in Dothan?
BLS counts about 610 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Alabama total of 24,300. 9 areas in Alabama have more; the closest in size is Auburn-Opelika, with about 680.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Dothan?
Yes: $7,520 a year more at the median. The medians are $67,330 and $59,810.
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
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