Accounting Cost in New Orleans

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — New Orleans

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $66.55/hr $1,331 $2,662
Mid (3–5 yrs) $89.56/hr $1,791 $3,582
Senior (5–10 yrs) $133.94/hr $2,679 $5,358
Lead (10+ yrs) $187.34/hr $3,747 $7,494

Tax Preparer — New Orleans

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $53.28/hr $1,066 $2,131
Mid (3–5 yrs) $85.74/hr $1,715 $3,430
Senior (5–10 yrs) $133.61/hr $2,672 $5,344
Lead (10+ yrs) $180.05/hr $3,601 $7,202

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