Legal & Financial, North Carolina

Accountant cost in Wilmington, NC

A typical Accountant figure in Wilmington is about $167 per hour, about 5% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Wilmington

$167

per hour

Fair price range: $77 to $334

On the low end
$77
On the high end
$334

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Wilmington. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Credential
  2. Business vs personal
  3. Season
  4. Software
  5. Audit support

Ways to pay less

  1. Bookkeeping year-round
  2. Use a package for taxes
  3. Bring organized records
  4. Ask about off-season rates
  5. Do not wait until April

Accountant in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Wilmington, NC$167
$77 to $334
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Durham, NC$177
$81 to $354
Asheville, NC$173
$79 to $347
Raleigh, NC$177
$81 to $354
Albany, NY$174
$80 to $348
Cape Coral, FL$169
$77 to $338

Other Legal & Financial costs in Wilmington

Questions people ask

Accountant in Wilmington: what does it cost?

In Wilmington, NC, Accountant typically costs about $167 per hour, with most prices between $77 and $334.

Why is Wilmington lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Wilmington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Wilmington about 5% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.