Tax Preparers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $46,000 -9% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $100,190
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $70,940
    90th
    $100,190

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 56% Median Tax Preparers salary is 44% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $61,840
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,150
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,750
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,950
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $57,960

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,950
    Project Management Specialists $83,830
    Human Resources Specialists $65,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,620
    Management Analysts $79,260
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Boise City, ID is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.17 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Boise City, ID is 9% 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 Boise City?

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