Accountant salary in Pueblo, CO
Pueblo is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $78,340 a year1 is 19.3% below the Colorado statewide median of $97,030, and 6.4% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #184 of 521. About 420 accountants work here, 1% of the Colorado total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Pueblo, CO. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Pueblo against Colorado and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | $48,760 | $78,340 | $129,680 | |
| Colorado | $60,760 | $97,030 | $162,160 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $129,680, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Pueblo earns $60,820–$105,300. The mean ($86,830) is 11% 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 $44,480 wide, between the figure for Colorado ($52,370) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,760 | $4,063 | $23.44 | $62,916 |
| 25th percentile | $60,820 | $5,068 | $29.24 | $78,477 |
| Median | $78,340 | $6,528 | $37.66 | $101,084 |
| 75th percentile | $105,300 | $8,775 | $50.62 | $135,871 |
| 90th percentile | $129,680 | $10,807 | $62.35 | $167,329 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $26,960 over the median, the 25th only $17,520 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $34,787 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 Pueblo, and the Colorado statewide median of $97,030 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Pueblo
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 $22,744 to the $78,340 median and brings it to $101,084 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 Pueblo
Of the 16 roles we track in Pueblo, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($101,870); sales development representatives come next at $74,210.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +30.0% | 420 | |
| Accountant | this role | 420 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -5.3% | 480 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -10.7% | 270 | |
| Office Manager | -11.7% | 480 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #11 of the 16 roles we track in Pueblo (-6.4%), between e-commerce order specialists (-5.3%) and data entry specialists (-8.7%). The typical role here is at -4.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 8.0% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Pueblo, 11.2% across Colorado and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Colorado
Across the 10 areas of Colorado with data for this job, the median runs from $76,530 in the Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetro area to $100,020 in Denver-Aurora, a gap of $23,490 a year. Of the 9 areas in Colorado with more accountants than Pueblo, 2 pay less: Grand Junction, CO ($76,870) and the Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetro area ($76,530).
| Area | Median | vs Pueblo | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | +11.4% | 1,160 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | +8.5% | 2,580 | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | +5.8% | 1,620 | |
| Southwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | +1.7% | 970 | |
| Pueblo, CO | this area | 420 | |
| Grand Junction, CO | -1.9% | 640 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado (Nonmetro) | -2.3% | 600 |
Pueblo against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Pueblo is #391 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Colorado, Allentown-Bethlehem and Sumter pay just above Pueblo and Hanford-Corcoran and Sebastian-Vero Beach just below. All four are within $210 a year of the median in Pueblo. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Pueblo | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | +2.5% | 430 | jobs | |
| Sumter, SC | +0.2% | 150 | pay | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | +0.1% | 2,500 | pay | |
| Pueblo, CO | this area | 420 | ||
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | -0.1% | 210 | pay | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | -0.3% | 390 | pay | |
| Chico, CA | -0.8% | 420 | jobs | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -5.0% | 420 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Pueblo, CO?
About $101,084 a year at the median, or $8,424 a month: $78,340 in pay plus about $22,744 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Pueblo?
The median was $78,340 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,760, the 90th $129,680, and the middle half earned $60,820 to $105,300.
Is Pueblo cheaper than the rest of Colorado for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $78,340 against $97,030 statewide. The next area up in Colorado is the Southwest Colorado nonmetro area at $79,700, the next down Grand Junction at $76,870.
How many accountants work in Pueblo?
BLS counts about 420 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Colorado total of 35,410. 9 areas in Colorado have more; the closest in size is the Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetro area, with about 600.
Does an accountant cost more than a sales development representative in Pueblo?
Yes: $4,130 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,340 and $74,210.
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.