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Accountant salary in Houston, TX

How much does an Accountant make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$70,067
same
as national average
Average $70,067
Low $48,530
High $101,163

The average salary for a accountant is $70,067 per year in Houston, TX. 335 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 15, 2026).

What Does an Accountant Do?

A certified management accountant is a professional who has been certified by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Certified management accountants work in the financial accounting and strategic management fields. CMAs analyze the finances of a company or organization to provide insight on how to improve productivity. CMAs can take on several responsibilities in a company including budgeting, risk analysis, corporate accounting and financial strategizing. Other duties that a CMA may perform include:
  • Making investment decisions
  • Mentoring junior accountants
  • Creating and editing documents related to the company finances
  • Presenting ideas for financial improvement to higher management
  • Assessing financial risk
Learn more about what an Accountant does

Accountant job openings in Houston, TX

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Technical Accountant, Transact...
Macquarie Group3.8out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$176,800per year
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GTECH
 
$145,600per year
The Wound Pros
 
$120,000per year
Viva Usa
 
$119,538per year
Westinghouse Electric Company,...
 
$115,440per year
First tek
 
$115,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Accountants near Houston, TX

  1. Dallas, TX
    $74,043 per year
  2. Irving, TX
    $72,067 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $70,067 per year
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $69,964 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $66,945 per year

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How much do similar professions as Accountant get paid in Houston, TX?

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