Tax Preparers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,750 +32% vs national
Median hourly $32.09
10th percentile $33,220
90th percentile $99,560
Employed locally 520
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,220
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $66,750
    75th
    $90,920
    90th
    $99,560

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 68% Median Tax Preparers salary is 32% 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
    Amarillo, TX $62,490
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Waco, TX $60,730
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,850

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$99,350
    Accountants and Auditors$81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,640
    Human Resources Specialists$74,510
    Management Analysts$102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Austin, TX is $32.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.65 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Austin, TX is 32% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,220 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.