Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,970 | $86,427 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.45 | $41.55 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $79,414.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $79,880 | $55,000 | $105,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $78,282 | $53,900 | $102,900 | 99 |
| Tucson | $71,892 | $49,500 | $94,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Arizona is $79,970, or about $38.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Arizona is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Arizona typically earn from $55,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 27,410 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $79,970, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 174 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 76% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $102,800, Project Management Specialists at $99,050, Labor Relations Specialists at $97,070 — all figures are median annual wages for Arizona.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 174 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 76% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arizona | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $102,800 | $1,700 |
| Project Management Specialists | $99,050 | $22,920 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $97,070 | $790 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,950 | $6,430 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $93,540 | $5,940 |
| Management Analysts | $93,310 | $17,190 |
Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 712 occupations in Arizona.