Accountant salary in Warner Robins, GA
Hiring an accountant costs less in Warner Robins than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $78,560 a year1: 4.1% below the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 and 6.1% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #176 of 521. BLS counts about 390 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Warner Robins, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Warner Robins against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $52,580 | $78,560 | $128,250 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Warner Robins earns $62,680–$102,940. The top tenth earns $128,250 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($88,160) is 12% 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 $40,260 wide, against $44,280 across Georgia and $42,790 nationally: employers in Warner Robins 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 | $52,580 | $4,382 | $25.28 | $67,845 |
| 25th percentile | $62,680 | $5,223 | $30.13 | $80,877 |
| Median | $78,560 | $6,547 | $37.77 | $101,368 |
| 75th percentile | $102,940 | $8,578 | $49.49 | $132,826 |
| 90th percentile | $128,250 | $10,688 | $61.66 | $165,484 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $24,380 over the median, the 25th only $15,880 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $31,458 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 Warner Robins, and the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Warner Robins
At the $78,560 median, a local hire costs about $101,368 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,808 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 Warner Robins
Of the 15 roles we track in Warner Robins, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($116,980); recruiters come next at $77,920.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +48.9% | 350 | |
| Accountant | this role | 390 | |
| Recruiter | -0.8% | 470 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -20.0% | 60 | |
| Executive Assistant | -20.1% | 130 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Warner Robins (-6.1%), between recruiters (+2.6%) and bookkeepers (-9.0%). The typical role here is at -13.9%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Warner Robins than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.7% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Warner Robins, 8.7% across Georgia and 9.3% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $67,800 in Hinesville to $85,820 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $18,020 a year. Of the 12 areas in Georgia with more accountants than Warner Robins, 10 pay less, the largest of them Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($76,710), the South Georgia nonmetro area ($75,440) and the North Georgia nonmetro area ($75,830).
| Area | Median | vs Warner Robins | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +9.2% | 30,150 | |
| Savannah, GA | +1.6% | 1,360 | |
| Warner Robins, GA | this area | 390 | |
| Dalton, GA | -1.5% | 450 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | -2.4% | 1,280 | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | -2.8% | 780 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -3.4% | 570 |
Warner Robins against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Warner Robins is #412 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Fayetteville and Orlando-Kissimmee pay just above Warner Robins and Akron and Yuba City just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Warner Robins. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Warner Robins | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | +6.8% | 390 | jobs | |
| Glens Falls, NY | +2.3% | 390 | jobs | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | +0.1% | 10,410 | pay | |
| Fayetteville, NC | +0.0% | 800 | pay | |
| Warner Robins, GA | this area | 390 | ||
| Akron, OH | -0.0% | 2,840 | pay | |
| Yuba City, CA | -0.0% | 280 | pay | |
| Bowling Green, KY | -8.9% | 390 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Warner Robins, GA?
About $101,368 a year at the median, or $8,447 a month: $78,560 in pay plus about $22,808 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Warner Robins?
The median was $78,560 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $52,580, the 90th $128,250, and the middle half earned $62,680 to $102,940.
Is Warner Robins cheaper than the rest of Georgia for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $78,560 against $81,900 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Savannah at $79,790, the next down Dalton at $77,410.
How many accountants work in Warner Robins?
BLS counts about 390 in the May 2025 survey. 13 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Albany, with about 390.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Warner Robins?
Yes: $640 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,560 and $77,920.
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.