Tax Preparers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for tax preparers is $30.11 an hour ($62,620 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($54,920). Colorado ranks 6th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.17 | $37,790 |
| 25% of workers | $20.86 | $43,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.11 | $62,620 |
| 75% of workers | $36.18 | $75,260 |
| 90% of workers | $47.10 | $97,980 |
Tax Preparers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $65,410 | 110 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $65,150 | 970 |
| Greeley | $61,420 | 50 |
| Colorado Springs | $58,900 | 180 |
| Grand Junction | $55,640 | 30 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tax preparers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,030 |
| 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 |
| Budget Analysts | $97,100 |
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