Accountant salary in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
Hiring an accountant costs less in Prescott Valley-Prescott than in Arizona or the country as a whole. The median is $77,770 a year1: 2.8% below the Arizona statewide median of $79,970 and 7.1% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #201 of 521. About 500 accountants work here, 2% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Prescott Valley-Prescott against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $48,420 | $77,770 | $122,970 | |
| Arizona | $55,430 | $79,970 | $128,890 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Prescott Valley-Prescott earns $60,910–$99,380. The top tenth earns $122,970 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $38,470 wide, against $38,650 across Arizona and $42,790 nationally: employers in Prescott Valley-Prescott 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 | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 | $62,477 |
| 25th percentile | $60,910 | $5,076 | $29.28 | $78,594 |
| Median | $77,770 | $6,481 | $37.39 | $100,348 |
| 75th percentile | $99,380 | $8,282 | $47.78 | $128,232 |
| 90th percentile | $122,970 | $10,248 | $59.12 | $158,671 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,860 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $21,610, or about $27,884 once benefits are added. 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 Prescott Valley-Prescott, and the Arizona statewide median of $79,970 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Prescott Valley-Prescott
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 $22,578 to the $77,770 median and brings it to $100,348 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 Prescott Valley-Prescott
Of the 15 roles we track in Prescott Valley-Prescott, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($88,370); sales development representatives come next at $64,820.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +13.6% | 250 | |
| Accountant | this role | 500 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -16.7% | 320 | |
| Recruiter | -19.6% | 290 | |
| Executive Assistant | -21.3% | 110 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Prescott Valley-Prescott (-7.1%), between administrative assistants (-6.2%) and sales development representatives (-7.4%). The typical role here is at -12.3%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Prescott Valley-Prescott than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 8.1% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Prescott Valley-Prescott, 7.9% across Arizona and 9.2% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $67,780 in Lake Havasu City-Kingman to $80,820 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $13,040 a year. Of the 3 areas in Arizona with more accountants than Prescott Valley-Prescott, 2 pay less: Tucson, AZ ($76,320) and the Arizona nonmetro area ($71,360).
| Area | Median | vs Prescott Valley-Prescott | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +3.9% | 21,360 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | +0.3% | 380 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | this area | 500 | |
| Tucson, AZ | -1.9% | 2,570 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -1.9% | 390 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -2.6% | 190 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -8.2% | 510 |
Prescott Valley-Prescott against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Prescott Valley-Prescott is #355 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Arizona, Lexington-Fayette and Lewiston pay just above Prescott Valley-Prescott and Lafayette-West Lafayette and Green Bay just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Prescott Valley-Prescott. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Prescott Valley-Prescott | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI | +4.8% | 500 | jobs | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +0.0% | 150 | pay | |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | +0.0% | 1,830 | pay | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | this area | 500 | ||
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | -0.0% | 570 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | -0.1% | 1,490 | pay | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -0.9% | 500 | jobs | |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | -6.4% | 510 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ?
About $100,348 a year at the median, or $8,362 a month: $77,770 in pay plus about $22,578 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Prescott Valley-Prescott?
The median was $77,770 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,420, the 90th $122,970, and the middle half earned $60,910 to $99,380.
Is Prescott Valley-Prescott cheaper than the rest of Arizona for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $77,770 against $79,970 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Flagstaff at $77,980, the next down Tucson at $76,320.
How many accountants work in Prescott Valley-Prescott?
BLS counts about 500 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Arizona total of 27,410. 3 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is the Arizona nonmetro area, with about 510.
Does an accountant cost more than a sales development representative in Prescott Valley-Prescott?
Yes: $12,950 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,770 and $64,820.
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.