SOC 13-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Accountants and Auditors — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
In Yuma, AZ the median wage is $76,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Yuma, AZ the median wage is $76,300. That is 8.8% lower than the national median of $83,680. Pay ranges from under $47,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,630 to $97,170.
Employment stands at 390, or 5.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $80,820. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $59,630 | −28.7% |
| Median (50th) | $76,300 | −8.8% |
| 75th | $97,170 | +16.1% |
| 90th | $125,460 | +49.9% |
| Mean | $81,450 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $80,820 | 21,360 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $77,980 | 380 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $77,770 | 500 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $76,320 | 2,570 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $75,780 | 190 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $67,780 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $76,300 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$76,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,770US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,300 a year, 8.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,750 to $125,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $80,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $76,300, or $36.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,680, so pay in Yuma, AZ is 8.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Yuma, AZ earns more than $125,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $80,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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