Accountant salary in Sherman-Denison, TX
Hiring an accountant costs less in Sherman-Denison than in Texas or the country as a whole. The median is $75,650 a year1: 6.5% below the Texas statewide median of $80,920 and 9.6% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #305 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 260 accountants here: a small pool for a local search.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Sherman-Denison, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sherman-Denison against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $46,240 | $75,650 | $126,980 | |
| Texas | $53,380 | $80,920 | $132,040 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $126,980, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Sherman-Denison earns $60,200–$94,350. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,150 wide, against $38,200 across Texas and $42,790 nationally: employers in Sherman-Denison 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 | $46,240 | $3,853 | $22.23 | $59,665 |
| 25th percentile | $60,200 | $5,017 | $28.94 | $77,677 |
| Median | $75,650 | $6,304 | $36.37 | $97,613 |
| 75th percentile | $94,350 | $7,862 | $45.36 | $121,742 |
| 90th percentile | $126,980 | $10,582 | $61.05 | $163,845 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $18,700 a year in pay and about $24,129 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $15,450 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 Sherman-Denison, and the Texas statewide median of $80,920 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Sherman-Denison
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 $21,963 to the $75,650 median and brings it to $97,613 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 Sherman-Denison
Of the 15 roles we track in Sherman-Denison, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($85,260); executive assistants come next at $64,930.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +12.7% | 270 | |
| Accountant | this role | 260 | |
| Executive Assistant | -14.2% | 50 | |
| Recruiter | -16.7% | 220 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -20.8% | 130 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Sherman-Denison (-9.6%), between administrative assistants (-8.1%) and virtual receptionists (-9.8%). The typical role here is at -14.7%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Sherman-Denison than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 5.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Sherman-Denison, 7.5% across Texas and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $63,410 in Laredo to $100,890 in Midland, a gap of $37,480 a year. Of the 28 areas in Texas with more accountants than Sherman-Denison, 15 pay less, the largest of them El Paso, TX ($65,990), McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($64,470) and the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area ($74,450).
| Area | Median | vs Sherman-Denison | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | +0.7% | 1,070 | |
| Waco, TX | +0.6% | 860 | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | +0.5% | 310 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | this area | 260 | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | -0.1% | 1,070 | |
| Abilene, TX | -0.3% | 550 | |
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -0.7% | 660 |
Sherman-Denison against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sherman-Denison is #482 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Texas, Provo-Orem and Pinehurst-Southern Pines pay just above Sherman-Denison and Bangor and Reading just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Sherman-Denison. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sherman-Denison | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | +1.4% | 260 | jobs | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | +0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +0.1% | 3,020 | pay | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | this area | 260 | ||
| Bangor, ME | -0.0% | 400 | pay | |
| Reading, PA | -0.1% | 1,230 | pay | |
| Bay City, MI | -3.1% | 260 | jobs | |
| Mansfield, OH | -11.1% | 260 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Sherman-Denison, TX?
About $97,613 a year at the median, or $8,134 a month: $75,650 in pay plus about $21,963 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Sherman-Denison?
The median was $75,650 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,240, the 90th $126,980, and the middle half earned $60,200 to $94,350.
Is Sherman-Denison cheaper than the rest of Texas for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $75,650 against $80,920 statewide. The next area up in Texas is Wichita Falls at $76,050, the next down Corpus Christi at $75,580.
How many accountants work in Sherman-Denison?
BLS counts about 260 in the May 2025 survey. 28 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is Wichita Falls, with about 310.
Does an accountant cost more than an executive assistant in Sherman-Denison?
Yes: $10,720 a year more at the median. The medians are $75,650 and $64,930.
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 2026-11-13.