Accountant salary in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI
Hiring an accountant costs less in Racine-Mount Pleasant than in Wisconsin or the country as a whole. The median is $77,520 a year1: 2.4% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $79,400 and 7.4% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #217 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 540 people in this job here, 2% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Racine-Mount Pleasant against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $57,330 | $77,520 | $123,450 | |
| Wisconsin | $58,340 | $79,400 | $127,800 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Racine-Mount Pleasant earns $61,190–$96,650. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $123,450, only 2.2 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 $35,460 wide, against $35,800 across Wisconsin and $42,790 nationally: employers in Racine-Mount Pleasant 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 | $57,330 | $4,778 | $27.56 | $73,974 |
| 25th percentile | $61,190 | $5,099 | $29.42 | $78,955 |
| Median | $77,520 | $6,460 | $37.27 | $100,026 |
| 75th percentile | $96,650 | $8,054 | $46.47 | $124,710 |
| 90th percentile | $123,450 | $10,288 | $59.35 | $159,290 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,330 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $19,130, or about $24,684 once benefits are added. 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $79,400 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Racine-Mount Pleasant
At the $77,520 median, a local hire costs about $100,026 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,506 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant
Of the 16 roles we track in Racine-Mount Pleasant, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($96,460); office managers come next at $73,890.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +24.4% | 430 | |
| Accountant | this role | 540 | |
| Office Manager | -4.7% | 570 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -8.8% | 280 | |
| Recruiter | -13.3% | 400 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #11 of the 16 roles we track in Racine-Mount Pleasant (-7.4%), between HR assistants (-7.4%) and sales development representatives (-8.9%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 8.6% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Racine-Mount Pleasant, 9.0% across Wisconsin and 9.2% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $74,210 in the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $81,130 in Madison, a gap of $6,920 a year. Of the 11 areas in Wisconsin with more accountants than Racine-Mount Pleasant, 4 pay less, the largest of them the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($77,340), the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($75,590) and Eau Claire, WI ($76,380).
| Area | Median | vs Racine-Mount Pleasant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | +0.3% | 1,490 | |
| Wausau, WI | +0.2% | 530 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +0.1% | 690 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | this area | 540 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -0.2% | 1,310 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -0.5% | 500 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -0.9% | 330 |
Racine-Mount Pleasant against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Racine-Mount Pleasant is #331 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Kokomo and Davenport-Moline pay just above Racine-Mount Pleasant and Hickory-Lenoir and Watertown-Fort Drum just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Racine-Mount Pleasant. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Racine-Mount Pleasant | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | +0.1% | 1,560 | pay | |
| Kokomo, IN | +0.0% | 170 | pay | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | this area | 540 | ||
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | -0.0% | 1,040 | pay | |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | -0.1% | 220 | pay | |
| Abilene, TX | -2.7% | 550 | jobs | |
| Greenville, NC | -3.1% | 550 | jobs | |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | -5.1% | 540 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI?
About $100,026 a year at the median, or $8,335 a month: $77,520 in pay plus about $22,506 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Racine-Mount Pleasant?
The median was $77,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $57,330, the 90th $123,450, and the middle half earned $61,190 to $96,650.
Is Racine-Mount Pleasant cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $77,520 against $79,400 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Oshkosh-Neenah at $77,580, the next down the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area at $77,340.
How many accountants work in Racine-Mount Pleasant?
BLS counts about 540 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Wisconsin total of 25,100. 11 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Kenosha, with about 570.
Does an accountant cost more than an office manager in Racine-Mount Pleasant?
Yes: $3,630 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,520 and $73,890.
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.