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Table 2. Distribution of wages for accountants and auditors in selected industries, May 2008
Industry	10th percentile	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile	90th percentile
Traveler Accommodation	$26,860	$35,030	$46,010	$60,020	$75,550
Clothing Stores	39,330	45,210	52,280	76,140	132,390
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	36,800	44,410	54,720	67,560	82,500
Home Furnishings Stores	42,090	48,180	57,740	68,240	90,800
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	35,990	45,860	61,480	84,510	122,830
Natural Gas Distribution	43,790	45,860	65,000	80,640	97,900
Scientific Research and Development Services	43,680	54,790	68,610	85,920	107,690
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage	43,900	56,190	72,410	96,710	129,060

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