salary$82,620 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,540per year
Jobs in the area37,450people work this job
Can a accountant afford Denton?
OK. Rent of $1,620 a month takes 23.5% 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 Denton, TX?
The median pay for a accountant in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $82,620 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $57,940 and $133,540.
Can a accountant afford to live in Denton?
Typical rent of $1,620 a month takes 23.5% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.