Accountant salary in Yuma, AZ
Yuma is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $76,300 a year1 is 4.6% below the Arizona statewide median of $79,970, and 8.8% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #278 of 521 areas. About 390 accountants work here, 1% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Yuma, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yuma against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | $47,750 | $76,300 | $125,460 | |
| Arizona | $55,430 | $79,970 | $128,890 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Yuma earns $59,630–$97,170. The top tenth earns $125,460 or more, 2.6 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 $37,540 wide, against $38,650 across Arizona and $42,790 nationally: employers in Yuma 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 | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 | $61,613 |
| 25th percentile | $59,630 | $4,969 | $28.67 | $76,942 |
| Median | $76,300 | $6,358 | $36.68 | $98,452 |
| 75th percentile | $97,170 | $8,098 | $46.72 | $125,381 |
| 90th percentile | $125,460 | $10,455 | $60.32 | $161,884 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,670 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,870, or about $26,929 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 Yuma, and the Arizona statewide median of $79,970 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Yuma
At the $76,300 median, a local hire costs about $98,452 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,152 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 Yuma
Of the 16 roles we track in Yuma, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($84,910); recruiters come next at $65,250.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +11.3% | 240 | |
| Accountant | this role | 390 | |
| Recruiter | -14.5% | 400 | |
| Paralegal | -20.4% | 90 | |
| Executive Assistant | -21.5% | 90 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #5 of the 16 roles we track in Yuma (-8.8%), between virtual receptionists (-5.3%) and administrative assistants (-10.8%). The typical role here is at -15.5%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Yuma than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Yuma, 7.8% across Arizona and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
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 4 areas in Arizona with more accountants than Yuma, 1 pays less: the Arizona nonmetro area ($71,360).
| Area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +2.2% | 380 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +1.9% | 500 | |
| Tucson, AZ | +0.0% | 2,570 | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 390 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -0.7% | 190 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -6.5% | 510 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -11.2% | 280 |
Yuma against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yuma is #413 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Salisbury and Saginaw pay just above Yuma and El Centro and Topeka just below. All four are within $20 a year of the median in Yuma. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | +9.9% | 390 | jobs | |
| Saginaw, MI | +0.0% | 790 | pay | |
| Salisbury, MD | +0.0% | 390 | pay | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 390 | ||
| El Centro, CA | -0.0% | 300 | pay | |
| Topeka, KS | -0.0% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Albany, GA | -3.0% | 390 | jobs | |
| Bowling Green, KY | -6.2% | 390 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Yuma, AZ?
About $98,452 a year at the median, or $8,204 a month: $76,300 in pay plus about $22,152 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Yuma?
The median was $76,300 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,750, the 90th $125,460, and the middle half earned $59,630 to $97,170.
Is Yuma cheaper than the rest of Arizona for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,300 against $79,970 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Tucson at $76,320, the next down Sierra Vista-Douglas at $75,780.
How many accountants work in Yuma?
BLS counts about 390 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Arizona total of 27,410. 4 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Prescott Valley-Prescott, with about 500.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Yuma?
Yes: $11,050 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,300 and $65,250.
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.