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Job outlook for industrial accountants in the United States
Are industrial accountant jobs in demand?
Industrial accountant job and salary trends over time
Industrial accountant jobs over time
Industrial accountant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 99 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 97 | 0.00% |
Average industrial accountant salary over time
Industrial accountant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,267 | $20.80 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $42,085 | $20.23 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $41,467 | $19.94 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $40,791 | $19.61 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $40,085 | $19.27 | +1.4% |
Industrial accountant jobs by state
Most common states for industrial accountants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 145 | 21% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 480 | 7% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 388 | 7% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 69 | 7% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 68 | 7% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 466 | 6% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 384 | 6% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 342 | 6% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 205 | 6% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 201 | 6% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 196 | 6% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 77 | 6% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,904 | 5% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 673 | 5% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 493 | 5% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 307 | 5% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 278 | 5% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 197 | 5% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 88 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 55 | 5% |
Most common cities for industrial accountants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Porte | 1 | 3% | $42,749 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $53,536 |
| 3 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $43,655 |
Industrial Accountant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of industrial accountant experts
Misericordia University
Florida Atlantic University
Hope College
Charles Makar
Instructor of BusinessMisericordia University
Business Department
What soft skills should all Industrial Accountants possess?
Charles Makar: Communications skills (oral and written).
What skills stand out on Industrial Accountant resumes?
Dr. George Young: Skills pertaining to software, especially software used to analyze data for reasonableness, classification non-conformity, other errors, and fraud, will always be eye-catching to employers. Students should also not overlook participation in activities that represent a contribution to the greater good. Activities like Habitat for Humanity and the local Helping Hands organizations not only convey the willingness to benefit others but also conveys the skill of getting along with others while working on a common goal.
What general advice would you give to an Industrial Accountant?
Sheri Geddes: Starting a career is like the beginning of a long journey. The journey will give you time to learn more about yourself, while making new and lasting relationships. I would encourage graduates to focus on two things. First, try to develop a heart of leadership centered on serving people. Second, always try to remain receptive to new ideas and information, by encouraging others to speak freely, by creating an environment in which all input is valued.