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Accountant salary in Texas

How much does an Accountant make in Texas?

Average base salary

$66,289
same
as national average
Average $66,289
Low $46,005
High $95,517

The average salary for a accountant is $66,289 per year in Texas. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 6, 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 Texas

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Accountant II
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District4out of 5 stars.
Cypress, TX
$58,763 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Texas

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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CTC
 
$166,400per year
GTECH
 
$145,600per year
Empower
 
$135,200per year
Selby Jennings
 
$135,000per year
Jobot
 
$130,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Accountants near Texas

  1. Dallas, TX
    $73,905 per year
  2. Irving, TX
    $72,563 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $70,204 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $66,800 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $65,450 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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