Job outlook for traveling accountants in the United States

Are traveling accountant jobs in demand?

Yes, traveling accountant jobs are in demand. Traveling accountant demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

Traveling accountant job and salary trends over time

Compare the number of traveling accountant jobs and the average traveling accountant salary over time.

Traveling accountant jobs over time

Traveling accountant job growth rate over time

Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	316	0.00%
2020	305	0.00%
2019	307	0.00%
2018	302	0.00%
2017	297	0.00%

Average traveling accountant salary over time

Traveling accountant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$43,629	$20.98	+2.8%
2024	$42,437	$20.40	+1.5%
2023	$41,814	$20.10	+1.7%
2022	$41,132	$19.77	+1.8%
2021	$40,420	$19.43	+1.4%

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Traveling accountant jobs by state

The map below shows you the number of traveling accountant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where traveling accountants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Most common states for traveling accountants

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	207	30%
2	Montana	1,050,493	124	12%
3	Delaware	961,939	104	11%
4	Massachusetts	6,859,819	680	10%
5	Minnesota	5,576,606	536	10%
6	Colorado	5,607,154	533	10%
7	Iowa	3,145,711	303	10%
8	New Hampshire	1,342,795	128	10%
9	Vermont	623,657	61	10%
10	Illinois	12,802,023	1,216	9%
11	Connecticut	3,588,184	327	9%
12	Rhode Island	1,059,639	95	9%
13	Alaska	739,795	67	9%
14	Wyoming	579,315	52	9%
15	Virginia	8,470,020	641	8%
16	Arizona	7,016,270	569	8%
17	Maryland	6,052,177	512	8%
18	Missouri	6,113,532	473	8%
19	Oregon	4,142,776	312	8%
20	Utah	3,101,833	233	8%

Traveling Accountant job outlook: Expert opinions

We spoke to traveling accountant professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the traveling accountant job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the traveling accountant industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Our panel of traveling accountant experts

Kirsten Cook

Charles Makar

Misericordia University

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Kirsten Cook

Professor and Director, Lyons School of Accounting

Website

What will help Traveling Accountants increase their earning potential?

Kirsten Cook:
Ten years ago, I would've said "soft skills" like verbal and written communication. Five years ago, data analytics was all the rage. I don't believe these skills have become any less important; rather, we must continue to layer on new skills to match the changing professional environment. Today, I encourage students to be technologically agile. For example, if you learned to use Alteryx in a class, but your new employer uses PowerBI, recognize the similarities between these programs and build on your existing knowledge to master the new tool. Also, stay abreast of developments in accounting by not only reading the business press but also by connecting with experts on social media like LinkedIn.

Charles Makar

Instructor of Business

Misericordia University

Business Department

What soft skills should all Traveling Accountants possess?

Charles Makar: Communications skills (oral and written).

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Updated April 4, 2024

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