Tax Preparers Salary (2025)
Based on 76,480 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,760 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,910 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $54,920 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $76,300 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $99,270 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$34K
25th
$39K
Median
$55K
75th
$76K
90th
$99K
Highest Paying States for Tax Preparers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $79,160 |
| Alaska | $77,490 |
| Missouri | $72,120 |
| California | $71,540 |
| Nevada | $69,450 |
| Montana | $68,980 |
| Utah | $67,520 |
| Colorado | $67,090 |
| Wyoming | $67,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,780 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Tax Preparers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $79,160 per year, while Pennsylvania has an average of $66,780 — a difference of $12,380. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
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Top cities by average annual wage
About Tax Preparers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 76,480 workers were employed as Tax Preparerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $60,930 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2082