Accountant salary in Logan, UT-ID
Logan is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $71,990 a year1 is 10.0% below the Utah statewide median of $79,990, and 14.0% below the US median of $83,680. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#407 of 521). BLS counts about 520 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Logan, UT-ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Logan against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT-ID | $40,040 | $71,990 | $124,940 | |
| Utah | $48,770 | $79,990 | $131,590 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $124,940 or more, 3.1 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of accountants in Logan earns $58,490–$94,220. The mean ($83,440) is 16% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $35,730 wide, against $42,230 across Utah and $42,790 nationally: employers in Logan pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,040 | $3,337 | $19.25 | $51,665 |
| 25th percentile | $58,490 | $4,874 | $28.12 | $75,471 |
| Median | $71,990 | $5,999 | $34.61 | $92,890 |
| 75th percentile | $94,220 | $7,852 | $45.30 | $121,574 |
| 90th percentile | $124,940 | $10,412 | $60.07 | $161,213 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $22,230 over the median, the 25th only $13,500 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $28,684 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Logan, and the Utah statewide median of $79,990 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Logan
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $20,900 to the $71,990 median and brings it to $92,890 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Logan
Of the 15 roles we track in Logan, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($100,340); recruiters come next at $64,990.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +39.4% | 560 | |
| Accountant | this role | 520 | |
| Recruiter | -9.7% | 260 | |
| Office Manager | -11.7% | 880 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -14.5% | 360 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #8 of the 15 roles we track in Logan (-14.0%), between medical administrative assistants (-10.2%) and recruiters (-14.4%). The typical role here is at -14.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 8.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Logan, 8.0% across Utah and 9.2% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $70,530 in St. George to $82,100 in Salt Lake City-Murray, a gap of $11,570 a year. Of the 5 areas in Utah with more accountants than Logan, 1 pays less: St. George, UT ($70,530).
| Area | Median | vs Logan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +14.0% | 8,660 | |
| Ogden, UT | +13.9% | 1,650 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | +11.3% | 480 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +5.2% | 3,020 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | +5.0% | 650 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | this area | 520 | |
| St. George, UT | -2.0% | 530 |
Logan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Logan is #341 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Utah, Decatur and Florence pay just above Logan and Jackson and San Angelo just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Logan. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Logan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | +38.4% | 520 | jobs | |
| Sioux City, IA-NE | +9.3% | 520 | jobs | |
| Florence, SC | +0.1% | 470 | pay | |
| Decatur, AL | +0.1% | 530 | pay | |
| Logan, UT-ID | this area | 520 | ||
| Jackson, TN | -0.0% | 520 | pay | |
| San Angelo, TX | -0.1% | 360 | pay | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | -12.5% | 520 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Logan, UT-ID?
About $92,890 a year at the median, or $7,741 a month: $71,990 in pay plus about $20,900 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Logan?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $71,990 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $40,040, the 90th $124,940, and the middle half earned $58,490 to $94,220.
Is Logan cheaper than the rest of Utah for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $71,990 against $79,990 statewide. The next area up in Utah is the High Desert Utah nonmetro area at $75,580, the next down St. George at $70,530.
How many accountants work in Logan?
BLS counts about 520 in the May 2025 survey. 5 areas in Utah have more; the closest in size is St. George, with about 530.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Logan?
Yes: $7,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $71,990 and $64,990.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.