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Job outlook for city auditors in the United States
Are city auditor jobs in demand?
City auditor job and salary trends over time
City auditor jobs over time
City auditor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 184 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 177 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 178 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 175 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 173 | 0.00% |
Average city auditor salary over time
City auditor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,776 | $24.89 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $50,361 | $24.21 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $49,622 | $23.86 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $48,813 | $23.47 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $47,968 | $23.06 | +1.4% |
City auditor jobs by state
Most common states for city auditors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 212 | 4% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 114 | 4% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 46 | 4% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 24 | 4% |
| 6 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 556 | 3% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 356 | 3% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 354 | 3% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 305 | 3% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 292 | 3% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 276 | 3% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 213 | 3% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 188 | 3% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 175 | 3% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 169 | 3% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 122 | 3% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 110 | 3% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 66 | 3% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 36 | 3% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 30 | 3% |
Most common cities for city auditors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $52,314 |
City Auditor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of city auditor experts
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bucknell University
What will help City Auditors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Kelly Green: I would say taking advantage of networking to build relationships with professionals in the accounting field. At our university for example we typically host multiple events in which students are able to engage with the professional community and create relationships that land them jobs, this seems especially true if students intend on becoming auditors. For a town the size of Lafayette (not tiny but certainly not Houston), it's a pretty tight knit community, many of the firms tend to know each other, this includes who is working for them so reputation is fantastic to build.
Also, make certain to attain some sort of professional certification, while CPA's are typically most desirable a CMA may give a new professional an advantage when seeking opportunities. Similarly, if there is a region you would like to wind up, specialize in an industry that is prevalent where you would like to practice.
Stacy Mastrolia Ph.D.
Associate Professor of AccountingBucknell University
Freeman College of Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the City Auditor job market given the pandemic?
Stacy Mastrolia Ph.D.: I expect to see employers continue to screen candidates and conduct interviews remotely. This really emphasizes the need for job candidates to develop an impressive professional online appearance and demeanor. Judging from how students appear in remote class meetings, some students really need to work on this. There are plenty of online sources that talk about lighting, camera position and staged backgrounds to help a job candidate put their best foot forward in an online interview. And, of course, candidates should get rid of any distractions (like their phones) and stay focused on the interview - even though their computer is open, an interview is not the time to multi-task.
During the job interview, I expect hiring managers will try to evaluate a candidate's ability to innovate with technology. Job candidates should inquire what technology an employer uses to accomplish their day-to-day work and then be proactive and familiarize themselves with those programs or apps before their first day at their new job. Also, I think we will see hiring managers evaluating a candidate's ability to work independently and to work in virtual teams. In this case, most current students should be able to point to specific projects, assignments, and activities that they successfully completed during the past year as most students have experienced some level of remote learning. Candidates who can demonstrate effective collaboration in a remote environment will be highly valued by employers.