The Average Salary of a Cost Accountant in Georgia
A cost accountant applies principles of accounting and mathematics to analyze and research the cost of business operations to ensure profitability. These professionals are found in a variety of industries.
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State Average
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In September 2010, the CBSalary website listed an average salary of $69,291 per year in Georgia for cost accountants. The lowest annual salary was reported at $55,659 and the highest salary was $108,811.
Highest Salaries
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The Payscale website reported Atlanta, Georgia, is one of 20 cities that pay the highest wages in the country for this career. The average salary in Atlanta was between $42,441 and $63,077 per year.
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Job Openings
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In September 2010, the Indeed website listed 327 job openings in Georgia for cost accountants. Salaries for these job openings averaged $78,000 per year.
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References
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