How much does a tax preparer make in Colorado?
$62,620a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Colorado. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $62,620Highest 10%: $97,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $43,380 | $20.86 | |
| Median | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $75,260 | $36.18 | |
| 90th | $97,980 | $47.11 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $65,410 |
| Denver, CO | $65,150 |
| Greeley, CO | $61,420 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,900 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $55,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 3. Utah | $66,720 |
| 4. Montana | $63,080 |
| 5. Missouri | $62,780 |
| 6. Colorado | $62,620 |
| 7. Alaska | $62,360 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $61,370 |
| 9. Oregon | $61,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.11 ($62,620 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $62,620 against $54,920 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Colorado rank for tax preparer pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in Colorado pays tax preparers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $65,410 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.