Colorado Median
$54,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $50,670
State Rank
#12 of 51
26,140 employed here
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Colorado?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Colorado take home a median of $54,000 annually — roughly $25.96 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $50,670.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $37,250 while the top 10% make $77,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,400 and $64,170 a year.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,250 | $17.91 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,400 | $22.31 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,000 | $25.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,170 | $30.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,540 | $37.28 |
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How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $65,180Connecticut $59,970Massachusetts $59,830California $59,230Washington $58,620New Jersey $58,300New York $58,160Alaska $56,430Vermont $54,720Minnesota $54,600Oregon $54,060Maryland $53,540Rhode Island $53,280New Hampshire $52,450Delaware $51,780Virginia $51,620Arizona $50,590Maine $50,510Nevada $50,380Wisconsin $50,340North Dakota $49,710Illinois $49,560Utah $49,440Georgia $49,350Florida $49,330Michigan $48,980Texas $48,910Ohio $48,810Hawaii $48,730Pennsylvania $48,440Idaho $48,310Iowa $48,180Tennessee $48,180New Mexico $48,080Missouri $47,990South Carolina $47,940North Carolina $47,930Wyoming $47,910Indiana $47,820Kansas $47,290Montana $47,270Nebraska $47,110Kentucky $46,550South Dakota $46,340Oklahoma $46,180Louisiana $44,890Alabama $44,640West Virginia $42,890Arkansas $42,840Mississippi $42,840
Working as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Colorado
Nationally, about 1,374,000 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($54,000) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Colorado?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Colorado is $54,000 per year, or about $25.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,250 at the entry level to $77,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks about 7% more than the national median of $50,670. Colorado ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,000 a year. About 26,140 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.