Tax Preparers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $58,050 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $81,960
Employed locally 70
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $77,680
    90th
    $81,960

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 69% Median Tax Preparers salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $68,160
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Richmond, VA $62,340
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $61,480
    Midland, TX $61,410

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$73,430
    Human Resources Specialists$76,210
    Project Management Specialists$84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,140
    Loan Officers$82,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Bismarck, ND is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.41 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Bismarck, ND is 14.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.