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Accountant salary in Texas

How much does an Accountant make in Texas?

Average base salary

$66,154
same
as national average
Average $66,154
Low $45,829
High $95,493

The average salary for a accountant is $66,154 per year in Texas. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 16, 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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Property Accountant/Bookkeeper
Picht & Sons Real Estate
San Antonio, TX
$75,000 - $110,000 a year
1 week 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
    $74,024 per year
  2. Irving, TX
    $72,067 per year
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $69,964 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $69,940 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $66,945 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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