Tax Preparers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $64,170 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $98,410
Employed locally 100
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $75,090
    90th
    $98,410

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 62% Median Tax Preparers salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Lincoln, NE $63,960
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,860
    Colorado $62,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $61,480

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Boulder, CO is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.22 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Boulder, CO is 26.9% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.