Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Colorado
The median bookkeeper in Colorado earned $54,000 a year in May 2025[1], 6.6% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Colorado at #12 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $37,250 | $54,000 | $77,540 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Colorado earns $46,400–$64,170; the top tenth earns $77,540 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Colorado median that makes about $77,143 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
We place executive assistants, customer support and e-commerce staff today; for bookkeepers we answer within one business day whether we can help. Enter the monthly pay you have in mind to compare it with a local hire. The fee field shows our standard fee[3]; Deel's contractor plan is the default payroll tool[4].
Pay by metro area in Colorado
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $68,860 | 14,100 | |
| Boulder, CO | $66,920 | 1,440 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $62,220 | 1,760 | |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $63,540 | 1,350 | |
| Greeley, CO | $60,370 | 1,020 | |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $59,870 | 1,250 | |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,280 | 480 | |
| Grand Junction, CO | $56,930 | 610 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $55,100 | 920 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,030 | 2,910 |
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO pays the most ($57,510) and Colorado Springs, CO the least ($46,840): $10,670 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +1.1% | |
| Oregon | +0.1% | |
| Colorado | +0.0% | |
| Maryland | -0.9% | |
| Rhode Island | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Colorado?
The median was $54,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,400 to $64,170.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Colorado?
About $77,143 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Colorado do bookkeepers earn the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $57,510 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.