Accountant salary in Eugene-Springfield, OR
Hiring an accountant costs less in Eugene-Springfield than in Oregon or the country as a whole. The median is $79,930 a year1: 6.8% below the Oregon statewide median of $85,800 and 4.5% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #131 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 1,120 people in this job here, 8% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Eugene-Springfield, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Eugene-Springfield against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $57,000 | $79,930 | $117,450 | |
| Oregon | $62,590 | $85,800 | $130,650 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Eugene-Springfield earns $66,410–$95,430. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $117,450, only 2.1 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 $29,020 wide, against $29,800 across Oregon and $42,790 nationally: employers in Eugene-Springfield 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 | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27.40 | $73,548 |
| 25th percentile | $66,410 | $5,534 | $31.93 | $85,690 |
| Median | $79,930 | $6,661 | $38.43 | $103,135 |
| 75th percentile | $95,430 | $7,952 | $45.88 | $123,135 |
| 90th percentile | $117,450 | $9,788 | $56.47 | $151,548 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $15,500 a year in pay and about $20,000 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,520 in pay. 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 Eugene-Springfield, and the Oregon statewide median of $85,800 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Eugene-Springfield
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $23,205 to the $79,930 median and brings it to $103,135 a year. 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 Eugene-Springfield
Of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($93,880); office managers come next at $71,490.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +17.5% | 1,090 | |
| Accountant | this role | 1,120 | |
| Office Manager | -10.6% | 1,040 | |
| Executive Assistant | -12.8% | 490 | |
| Recruiter | -13.2% | 730 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield (-4.5%), between HR assistants (-3.8%) and project coordinators (-8.2%). The typical role here is at -2.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 7.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Eugene-Springfield, 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 2 areas in Oregon with more accountants than Eugene-Springfield also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($92,200) and Salem, OR ($87,480).
| Area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | +7.6% | 750 | |
| Albany, OR | +2.6% | 200 | |
| Medford, OR | +1.6% | 600 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,120 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.0% | 590 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 350 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 290 |
Eugene-Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Eugene-Springfield is #167 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 Eugene-Springfield and Albuquerque and Utica-Rome just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Eugene-Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | +2.0% | 1,100 | jobs | |
| Cleveland, OH | +0.1% | 10,740 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +0.0% | 6,890 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,120 | ||
| Albuquerque, NM | -0.1% | 3,260 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | -0.1% | 1,040 | pay | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -9.7% | 1,100 | jobs | |
| Jefferson City, MO | -19.9% | 1,120 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Eugene-Springfield, OR?
About $103,135 a year at the median, or $8,595 a month: $79,930 in pay plus about $23,205 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Eugene-Springfield?
The median was $79,930 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $57,000, the 90th $117,450, and the middle half earned $66,410 to $95,430.
Is Eugene-Springfield cheaper than the rest of Oregon for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $79,930 against $85,800 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Medford at $81,210, the next down the Coast Oregon nonmetro area at $79,910.
How many accountants work in Eugene-Springfield?
BLS counts about 1,120 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Oregon total of 14,920. Only Portland-Vancouver and Salem have more in Oregon.
Does an accountant cost more than an office manager in Eugene-Springfield?
Yes: $8,440 a year more at the median. The medians are $79,930 and $71,490.
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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