Accountant salary in Provo-Orem, UT
Hiring an accountant costs less in Provo-Orem than in Utah or the country as a whole. The median is $75,700 a year1: 5.4% below the Utah statewide median of $79,990 and 9.5% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #303 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 3,020 people in this job here, 19% of the Utah total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Provo-Orem against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo-Orem, UT | $45,030 | $75,700 | $125,070 | |
| Utah | $48,770 | $79,990 | $131,590 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $125,070, 2.8 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Provo-Orem earns $58,200–$97,410. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,210 wide, against $42,230 across Utah and $42,790 nationally: employers in Provo-Orem 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 | $45,030 | $3,752 | $21.65 | $58,103 |
| 25th percentile | $58,200 | $4,850 | $27.98 | $75,097 |
| Median | $75,700 | $6,308 | $36.39 | $97,677 |
| 75th percentile | $97,410 | $8,118 | $46.83 | $125,690 |
| 90th percentile | $125,070 | $10,422 | $60.13 | $161,381 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $17,500 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $21,710, or about $28,013 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 Provo-Orem, and the Utah statewide median of $79,990 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Provo-Orem
At the $75,700 median, a local hire costs about $97,677 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,977 here. 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 Provo-Orem
Of the 16 roles we track in Provo-Orem, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($88,180); recruiters come next at $73,330.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +16.5% | 2,800 | |
| Accountant | this role | 3,020 | |
| Recruiter | -3.1% | 2,000 | |
| Office Manager | -13.4% | 3,260 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -16.8% | 3,270 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #10 of the 16 roles we track in Provo-Orem (-9.5%), between medical administrative assistants (-8.7%) and customer support specialists (-11.6%). The typical role here is at -7.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 8.0% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Provo-Orem, 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. The one area in Utah with more accountants, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT ($82,100), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Provo-Orem | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +8.5% | 8,660 | |
| Ogden, UT | +8.3% | 1,650 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | +5.9% | 480 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | this area | 3,020 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -0.2% | 650 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -4.9% | 520 | |
| St. George, UT | -6.8% | 530 |
Provo-Orem against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Provo-Orem is #70 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Utah, Pinehurst-Southern Pines and Sierra Vista-Douglas pay just above Provo-Orem and Sherman-Denison and Bangor just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Provo-Orem. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Provo-Orem | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | +24.3% | 3,090 | jobs | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | +12.4% | 3,060 | jobs | |
| Huntsville, AL | +4.6% | 3,010 | jobs | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | +0.1% | 190 | pay | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | +0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | this area | 3,020 | ||
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -0.1% | 260 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | -0.1% | 400 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Provo-Orem, UT?
About $97,677 a year at the median, or $8,140 a month: $75,700 in pay plus about $21,977 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Provo-Orem?
The median was $75,700 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,030, the 90th $125,070, and the middle half earned $58,200 to $97,410.
Is Provo-Orem cheaper than the rest of Utah for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $75,700 against $79,990 statewide. The next area up in Utah is the Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetro area at $80,150, the next down the High Desert Utah nonmetro area at $75,580.
How many accountants work in Provo-Orem?
BLS counts about 3,020 in the May 2025 survey. That is 19% of the Utah total of 15,490. Only Salt Lake City-Murray has more in Utah.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Provo-Orem?
Yes: $2,370 a year more at the median. The medians are $75,700 and $73,330.
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.