Tax Preparers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $41,870 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.13
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $74,610
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,960
    50th (median)
    $41,870
    75th
    $46,590
    90th
    $74,610

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 48% Median Tax Preparers salary is 52% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,520
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,740
    Michigan $46,870
    Logan, UT-ID $45,770
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $45,700
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,400

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,900
    Accountants and Auditors$82,340
    Management Analysts$101,220
    Project Management Specialists$102,760
    Human Resources Specialists$69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Atlanta, GA is $20.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Atlanta, GA is 17.2% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,960.