Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median accountant in Arizona earned $79,970 a year in May 2025[1], 4.4% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Arizona at #23 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $55,430 | $79,970 | $128,890 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Arizona earns $64,990–$103,640; the top tenth earns $128,890 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $114,243 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $105,640 | 21,360 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $98,190 | 380 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $99,380 | 500 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $95,560 | 2,570 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $97,170 | 390 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $100,400 | 190 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $93,580 | 510 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $90,110 | 280 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($80,820) and Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ the least ($67,780): $13,040 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
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Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Arizona?
The median was $79,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $64,990 to $103,640.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Arizona?
About $114,243 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do accountants earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $80,820 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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