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Job outlook for account technicians in the United States
Account technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected account technician job growth rate is -5% from 2018-2028.
About -77,200 new jobs for account technicians are projected over the next decade.
Account technician salaries have increased 10% for account technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 76,181 account technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 94,413 active account technician job openings in the US.
The average account technician salary is $51,115.
Are account technician jobs in demand?
Account technician job and salary trends over time
Account technician jobs over time
Account technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76,181 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 74,609 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 77,759 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 79,031 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 80,221 | 0.02% |
Average account technician salary over time
Account technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,115 | $24.57 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $49,693 | $23.89 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $48,500 | $23.32 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $47,294 | $22.74 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $46,270 | $22.25 | +3.1% |
Account technician jobs by state
Most common states for account technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,551 | 28% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 337 | 25% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 242 | 25% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 257 | 24% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 311 | 23% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,744 | 21% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,266 | 21% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 740 | 21% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 406 | 21% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 157 | 21% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 156 | 21% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,085 | 20% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,131 | 20% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 614 | 20% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 571 | 20% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,987 | 19% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,443 | 19% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,247 | 19% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,170 | 19% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 162 | 19% |
Most common cities for account technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $56,443 |
| 2 | Gloucester | 1 | 3% | $72,384 |
| 3 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $97,146 |
| 4 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $43,248 |
| 5 | Hillsboro | 1 | 1% | $51,421 |
| 6 | Redlands | 1 | 1% | $81,654 |
| 7 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $63,441 |
| 8 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $97,723 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $41,925 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $56,625 |
| 11 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $42,466 |
| 12 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $38,713 |
| 13 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $82,300 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $40,824 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $84,671 |
| 16 | Reno | 1 | 0% | $61,658 |
| 17 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $49,200 |
Account Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of account technician experts
University of the Virgin Islands
Centenary University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Francisco Depusoir
Associate Professor of AccountingUniversity of the Virgin Islands
School of Business
What skills stand out on Account Technician resumes?
Francisco Depusoir: The following skills could open the door to various opportunities for an accounting graduate on their resume.
-Excellent analytical skills
-Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
-Knowledge of Quickbooks
What soft skills should all Account Technicians possess?
Francisco Depusoir: -Analytical and problem-solving skills
-Strong written and oral communication
-Critical thinking
-Time Management
-Active learning
-Organization and attention to detail
What hard/technical skills are most important for Account Technicians?
Francisco Depusoir: -Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
-Experience with business intelligence software.
-Independent research skills.
-Data management abilities.
-Preparation and understanding of financial statements.
What skills will help Account Technicians earn the most?
Francisco Depusoir: -Accountants should be able to communicate with departments and clients.
-Written and oral communication as accountants usually have to give presentations.
-Accountants should be able to pay attention to details.
-Technological skills. Technology is constantly changing and evolving. Accountants must acquire the necessary technical skills since most of the work is done through a computer using applications.
-Data analysis: Accountants are surrounded by data, bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll reports, and tax planning which all rely on strong data analysis skills.
Frank Longo
Assistant Professor of BusinessCentenary University
Business Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Account Technicians?
Frank Longo: Proficiency with emerging technology is an attention-getter. We should note that the Certified Public Accountants Exam will contain three sections by 2024, including Data Analytics, Tax Compliance and Planning, and Information System and Controls. A basic knowledge will be required in each of these, and the CPA candidate will identify one area of the above for more detailed testing. This change in knowledge requirements reflects the skills employers see as most important to hire. Using technology in any of these areas can move a candidate to the top of the hiring list. We should emphasize that the job candidate does not need to be an expert in each area, but the ability to effectively use technology in one area is important. Employers are looking for the ability to use technology in information security, business processes, information systems, IT audits, data analytics, and tax planning but not all of them.
Keep in mind that successful firms performed audits, prepared tax returns, advised clients on data security, and much more during the pandemic, and they often did so remotely. This can be expected to continue into the future.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Account Technician job market given the pandemic?
Qian Song Ph.D.: The pandemic has accelerated the immersion of technology in our work and life. People work remotely, study remotely, shop online from grocery to furniture, tour the museums and consult a doctor virtually. Increased closures of brick and mortar stores and online business play a role in the surge of technology stocks. Thus, the pandemic has changed the way companies use technology to conduct business. Ultimately, accounting and other professionals are expected to be proficient in the use of technology in their work. The Big Four and other public accounting firms are increasing their investments in technology such as data analytics and robotic process automation. Entry-level accounting or structured, repetitive, and rule-based tasks are increasingly being automated. Such automation in business processes also occurs in other industries. It is only a matter of time before we see robots and machines (and they do not get COVID) taking over a large number of accounting and other jobs that can be automated. Advances in data analytics will speed up this process and change the nature of the accounting function. For example, instead of a traditional audit sampling, data analytics tools can be used to examine the entire dataset. The accounting firms are expected to hire more data science professionals rather than traditional accountants.
Accounting graduates will face challenges and also opportunities in today's advanced technological environment. Other than the basic accounting knowledge, accounting students can acquire data analytics and technological skills. Although accounting jobs are predicted to increase in the future, the increase is likely to be for the newly transformed accounting jobs that utilize technology
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Account Technicians?
Qian Song Ph.D.: Certifications in data analytics and other technological skills are expected to have the biggest impact on future job prospects. Universities such as MIT, Cornell, Columbia and organizations such as IBM, Dell and Microsoft are offering certifications in data analytics and other technology. An increasing number of institutions are adding business analytics degrees or data analytics and other technology courses in their curricula.
How have salaries changed over time for Account Technicians?
Qian Song Ph.D.: Salaries vary according to the region, employers, and positions. Salaries seem to be relatively stable with a slight increase for inflation. However, salaries are higher for graduates with data analytics certifications or advanced data analytics skills.