Accountant salary in Utica-Rome, NY
Hiring an accountant costs less in Utica-Rome than in New York or the country as a whole. The median is $79,830 a year1: 22.2% below the New York statewide median of $102,640 and 4.6% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #134 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 1,040 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Utica-Rome, NY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Utica-Rome against New York and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica-Rome, NY | $52,190 | $79,830 | $130,470 | |
| New York | $63,700 | $102,640 | $171,030 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $130,470, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Utica-Rome earns $63,620–$102,160. The mean ($88,750) is 11% 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 $38,540 wide, against $55,060 across New York and $42,790 nationally: employers in Utica-Rome 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 | $52,190 | $4,349 | $25.09 | $67,342 |
| 25th percentile | $63,620 | $5,302 | $30.59 | $82,090 |
| Median | $79,830 | $6,652 | $38.38 | $103,006 |
| 75th percentile | $102,160 | $8,513 | $49.12 | $131,819 |
| 90th percentile | $130,470 | $10,872 | $62.73 | $168,348 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,210 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $22,330, or about $28,813 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 Utica-Rome, and the New York statewide median of $102,640 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What a hire really costs in Utica-Rome
At the $79,830 median, a local hire costs about $103,006 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $23,176 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 Utica-Rome
Of the 17 roles we track in Utica-Rome, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($100,430); recruiters come next at $72,420.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +25.8% | 420 | |
| Accountant | this role | 1,040 | |
| Recruiter | -9.3% | 540 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -12.1% | 460 | |
| Executive Assistant | -16.1% | 470 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Utica-Rome (-4.6%), between office managers (-4.5%) and recruiters (-4.6%). The typical role here is at -4.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 9.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Utica-Rome, 10.0% across New York and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New York
Across the 16 areas of New York with data for this job, the median runs from $76,510 in the Capital/Northern New York nonmetro area to $105,650 in New York-Newark, a gap of $29,140 a year. Of the 7 areas in New York with more accountants than Utica-Rome, 1 pays less: the Southwest New York nonmetro area ($78,450).
| Area | Median | vs Utica-Rome | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | +1.3% | 4,370 | |
| Kingston, NY | +0.9% | 470 | |
| Glens Falls, NY | +0.6% | 390 | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | this area | 1,040 | |
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | -0.0% | 940 | |
| Elmira, NY | -0.4% | 190 | |
| Southwest New York (Nonmetro) | -1.7% | 1,100 |
Utica-Rome against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Utica-Rome is #185 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New York, Albuquerque and Eugene-Springfield pay just above Utica-Rome and Portland-South Portland and Savannah just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Utica-Rome. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Utica-Rome | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | +3.4% | 1,040 | jobs | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.1% | 1,120 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | +0.1% | 3,260 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | this area | 1,040 | ||
| Portland-South Portland, ME | -0.1% | 1,780 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | -0.1% | 1,360 | pay | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | -2.9% | 1,040 | jobs | |
| Evansville, IN | -3.0% | 1,050 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Utica-Rome, NY?
About $103,006 a year at the median, or $8,584 a month: $79,830 in pay plus about $23,176 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Utica-Rome?
The median was $79,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $52,190, the 90th $130,470, and the middle half earned $63,620 to $102,160.
Is Utica-Rome cheaper than the rest of New York for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $79,830 against $102,640 statewide. The next area up in New York is Glens Falls at $80,340, the next down the Central East New York nonmetro area at $79,820.
How many accountants work in Utica-Rome?
BLS counts about 1,040 in the May 2025 survey. 7 areas in New York have more; the closest in size is the Southwest New York nonmetro area, with about 1,100.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Utica-Rome?
Yes: $7,410 a year more at the median. The medians are $79,830 and $72,420.
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.