Tax Preparers

Occupation

$50,560

National Median Salary

$24.31

Median Hourly Wage

73,570

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$30,500

$37,750

$50,560

$75,590

$96,240

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+40.5%

10 Year Change

$35,990

2014 Median

$50,560

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Tax Preparers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	$109,770	70
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	$88,250	360
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	$71,540	830
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	$64,260	90
Legal Services	$63,580	390

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Top Paying States for Tax Preparers

State	Annual Median	Employment
Alaska	$77,010	80
New York	$73,230	6,880
California	$73,210	10,700
Montana	$71,370	340
Minnesota	$65,530	1,330

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