Accountants and Auditors Salary in Arizona
Accountants and Auditors in Arizona have a median of $79,970 a year, below the national $83,680 (−4%); the state ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. Accountants and Auditors earn 60% more than the median across all occupations in Arizona ($50,060). Among neighbouring states, California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah pay more (up to $97,050 in California) and New Mexico pays less (down to $78,580 in New Mexico). Arizona employs 27,410 accountants and auditors, 8.46 per 1,000 jobs, the 18th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 is close to the national share.
Arizona vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arizona | Hourly | $26.65 | $31.25 | $38.45 | $49.83 | $61.97 | $42.50 | 27,410 | 8.46 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $55,430 | $64,990 | $79,970 | $103,640 | $128,890 | $88,400 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $26.93 | $32.22 | $40.23 | $52.80 | $69.27 | $45.56 | 1,449,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $56,020 | $67,020 | $83,680 | $109,810 | $144,090 | $94,750 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 18th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.46
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arizona's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arizona
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Arizona publish a row for accountants and auditors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $38.86 | $80,820 | $58,000 | $129,170 | 21,360 | 8.99 | 0.96 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37.49 | $77,980 | $46,770 | $126,090 | 380 | 5.66 | 0.61 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $37.39 | $77,770 | $48,420 | $122,970 | 500 | 6.88 | 0.74 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36.69 | $76,320 | $52,580 | $121,600 | 2,570 | 6.58 | 0.71 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36.68 | $76,300 | $47,750 | $125,460 | 390 | 5.63 | 0.60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $36.43 | $75,780 | $49,820 | $123,120 | 190 | 5.45 | 0.58 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $32.59 | $67,780 | $46,430 | $120,740 | 280 | 5.03 | 0.54 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $34.31 | $71,360 | $38,130 | $119,870 | 510 | 5.26 | 0.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $38.45 | $79,970 | 27,410 | 0.91 |
| California | $46.66 | $97,050 | 175,360 | 1.03 |
| Colorado | $46.65 | $97,030 | 35,410 | 1.32 |
| New Mexico | $37.78 | $78,580 | 6,300 | 0.78 |
| Nevada | $39.23 | $81,600 | 6,930 | 0.48 |
| Utah | $38.46 | $79,990 | 15,490 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Accountants and Auditors (every state ranked) and the Arizona wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arizona estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.