Accountants and Auditors pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $46.65 an hour ($97,030 a year). About 35,410 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($83,680). Colorado ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.21 | $60,760 |
| 25% of workers | $36.01 | $74,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.65 | $97,030 |
| 75% of workers | $61.19 | $127,270 |
| 90% of workers | $77.96 | $162,160 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $100,020 | 22,720 |
| Boulder | $99,990 | 2,380 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $89,340 | 1,860 |
| Greeley | $87,240 | 1,160 |
| Colorado Springs | $85,000 | 2,580 |
| Pueblo | $78,340 | 420 |
| Grand Junction | $76,870 | 640 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $103,850 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $89,280 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $87,430 |
| Loan Officers | $94,520 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $100,640 |
| Financial Examiners | $99,610 |
| Tax Preparers | $62,620 |
| Budget Analysts | $97,100 |
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