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Job outlook for medical accountants in the United States
Are medical accountant jobs in demand?
Medical accountant job and salary trends over time
Medical accountant jobs over time
Medical accountant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 326 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 316 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 317 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 312 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 307 | 0.00% |
Average medical accountant salary over time
Medical accountant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,023 | $20.68 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $41,847 | $20.12 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $41,233 | $19.82 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $40,560 | $19.50 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $39,858 | $19.16 | +1.4% |
Medical accountant jobs by state
Most common states for medical accountants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 269 | 39% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,294 | 23% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 212 | 22% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 602 | 21% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,376 | 19% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 379 | 18% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,729 | 17% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,066 | 17% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 299 | 17% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,263 | 15% |
| 11 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 448 | 15% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 619 | 14% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,128 | 13% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 630 | 13% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 387 | 13% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 232 | 13% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 293 | 10% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 508 | 7% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 389 | 7% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 74 | 7% |
Most common cities for medical accountants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $45,079 |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $42,223 |
Medical Accountant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of medical accountant experts
Misericordia University
University of Maine Orono
Austin Peay State University
Charles Makar
Instructor of BusinessMisericordia University
Business Department
What soft skills should all Medical Accountants possess?
Charles Makar: Communications skills (oral and written).
Dr. Henri Akono Ph.D.
Associate Professor of AccountingUniversity of Maine Orono
Maine Business School
What skills stand out on Medical Accountant resumes?
Dr. Henri Akono Ph.D.: -Both hard and soft skills are important for an accountant's success and should be included in accountants' resumes. To the extent possible, candidates should tailor their skills (on the resume) to the type of job they seek.
-Hard accounting skills encompass:
-Financial Accounting and Reporting
-Understanding of accounting rules and regulations (GAAP)
-Recording of journal entries & compilation of financial reports
-Ratio analysis or Financial statement analysis (for master level candidates)
-Some basic Financial modeling
-Controllership
-Budgeting
-Cost management
-Performance metrics
-Some financial reporting
-Business strategy and processes
-Internal controls
-Cost analytics (regressions, visualizations, etc.)
-Tax
-Tax reporting
-Tax compliance (federal vs. individual or both)
-Audit
-Auditing standards (PCAOB/AICPA)
-Audit risk assessment
-Audit procedures planning and substantive
-Analytical procedures
-Internal controls
-Materiality
-Audit Analytics (Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBi, etc.)
-Analytics for accounting/audit/tax
-Usage of software such as Excel to complete accounting-related tasks
-Use of visualization tools such as Tableau to complete accounting-related tasks
-Certifications
-CPA or intent to complete this
-CMA or intent to complete this
-Excel at least basic
Dr. Jennifer Thayer
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Socrates Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipient, Clarksville Chamber of Commerce APSU Distinguished Faculty Award for Community Service Recipient, Accounting Society at Austin Peay AdvisorAustin Peay State University
College of Business
What soft skills should all Medical Accountants possess?
Dr. Jennifer Thayer: From speaking with employers in the industry, the number one soft skill seems to be written and spoken communication. Many current students need to hone their written communication skills to avoid "text speak" when communicating with potential employers and/or clients. Other important soft skills include problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and willingness to deal with failure and/or criticism. Especially in the world of COVID and ever-changing work environments, the importance of adaptability and problem-solving have only been highlighted. Since most work environments involve people working in teams, effectively collaborating with others and accepting criticism are vital skills.