salary$77,920 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,990per year
Jobs in the area1,520people work this job
Can a accountant afford Wilmington?
OK. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 26.6% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a accountant in the Wilmington, NC area is $77,920 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $50,390 and $129,990.
Can a accountant afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 26.6% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Wilmington, NC metro area.