Salary and Benefits

March 16, 2007

What This Job Pays: certified public accountant (CPA)

Pay: The average pay for a certified public accountant in Seattle is $63,200 a year, with most making from $55,600 to $71,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.

Need to know: Employment of accountants is expected to grow faster than average in the coming years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, due to overall growth in business and changing financial laws and regulations.

PayScale, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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