salary$99,990 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,180per year
Jobs in the area2,380people work this job
Can a accountant afford Boulder?
OK. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 26.6% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Boulder, CO area is $99,990 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $61,420 and $166,180.
Can a accountant afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 26.6% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.