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Accountant Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$97,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.65/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
35,410
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,156 #4 of 51

Accountant pay in Colorado, explained

Accountants in Colorado earn a median of $97,030 per year ($46.65 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $60,760, while the most experienced accountants reach about $162,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $97,030 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $97,030 is worth about $94,156 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #4 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,760
$29.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,030
$46.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,160
$77.96/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $97,030 $94,156
Utah $79,990 $80,909 +$17,040
Oklahoma $79,370 $90,354 +$17,660
Kansas $79,000 $87,712 +$18,030
New Mexico $78,580 $85,217 +$18,450
Wyoming $77,620 $83,741 +$19,410
Nebraska $72,080 $79,997 +$24,950

Accountant in Colorado: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Colorado?

Accountants in Colorado earn a median of $97,030 per year ($46.65 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Colorado pay accountants well?

At $97,030, Colorado pays 16% above the national median for accountants. An estimated 35,410 work in the state.

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