Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $97,030 | $86,427 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.65 | $41.55 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $94,113.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $87,868 | $60,500 | $115,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $79,880 | $55,000 | $105,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Colorado is $97,030, or about $46.65 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Colorado is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Colorado typically earn from $60,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 35,410 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $97,030, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 148 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 80% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $120,300, Project Management Specialists at $110,050, Management Analysts at $104,750 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado 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 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 148 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 80% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $120,300 | $1,050 |
| Project Management Specialists | $110,050 | $32,390 |
| Management Analysts | $104,750 | $14,360 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $103,850 | $8,040 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $100,640 | $2,040 |
| Financial Examiners | $99,610 | $1,910 |
Colorado 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 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.