Tax Preparers Salary
In Colorado, tax preparers earn $62,620 at the median, or about $30.11 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $63K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level tax preparers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.
Tax Preparers salary by metro in Colorado
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $65K | +4% | 110 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $65K | +4% | 970 |
| Greeley | $61K | -2% | 50 |
| Colorado Springs | $59K | -6% | 180 |
| Grand Junction | $56K | -11% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a tax preparer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $63K, rent takes 49.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for tax preparers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new tax preparers typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,267/month.
Is tax preparer a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $63K here vs. $55K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for tax preparers?
Colorado pays $63K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +14%.
How much do tax preparers make in Colorado?
The median is $62,620 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,790, and experienced tax preparers can clear $97,980. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,133/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 49.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tax preparers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tax preparers salary is worth about $62,620 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tax preparers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.