Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Accountants and Auditors to increase by 5.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,595,200 to 1,674,600 jobs. Its estimate of 115,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($83,680), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,595,200
Projected employment (2034)
1,674,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
115,300
Pay & Preparation
$83,680
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.5/5) • Writing (3.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.5/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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