Tax Preparers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $62,490 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $88,440
Employed locally 80
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $69,160
    90th
    $88,440

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 94% Median Tax Preparers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tax Preparers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Alaska $77,010
    Anchorage, AK $77,010
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Jefferson City, MO $75,990

    Nearby metros — Tax Preparers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $68,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,360
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Waco, TX $60,730
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,850

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,270
    Project Management Specialists $76,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Human Resources Specialists $59,430
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Amarillo, TX is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.12 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Amarillo, TX is 23.6% above the national median of $50,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tax Preparers in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.