Accounting Cost in Hickory

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Hickory

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $64.43/hr $1,289 $2,577
Mid (3–5 yrs) $91.22/hr $1,824 $3,649
Senior (5–10 yrs) $137.04/hr $2,741 $5,481
Lead (10+ yrs) $209.18/hr $4,184 $8,367

Tax Preparer — Hickory

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $54.41/hr $1,088 $2,176
Mid (3–5 yrs) $72.34/hr $1,447 $2,894
Senior (5–10 yrs) $101.71/hr $2,034 $4,069
Lead (10+ yrs) $145.51/hr $2,910 $5,820

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