Career Outlook for Accountants

Also known as:  Account Auditor, Accountant, Auditor, Auditor-In-Charge, Certified Public Accountant, Cost Accountant, CPA, Field Auditor, Financial Accountant, Financial Auditor
The overall job outlook for Accountant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 7.69 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.28 percent per year. Demand for Accountants is expected to go up, with an expected 497,500 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 5.80 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Accountants in the following states
California 118,550
New York 91,630
Texas 81,210
Florida 72,330
Pennsylvania 49,080
Illinois 42,820
Ohio 38,550
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Accountants
Virgin Islands 380
Guam 570
Wyoming 1,670
Alaska 2,400
Vermont 2,630
North Dakota 2,660
Idaho 2,910