Tax Preparers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $43,330 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $24,890
90th percentile $77,030
Employed locally 50
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,890
    25th
    $31,630
    50th (median)
    $43,330
    75th
    $62,040
    90th
    $77,030

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 84% Median Tax Preparers salary is 16% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Amarillo, TX $62,490
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Waco, TX $60,730

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers$92,750
    Accountants and Auditors$62,470
    Human Resources Specialists$50,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,950
    Project Management Specialists$65,760
    Training and Development Specialists$52,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Brownsville, TX is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.31 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Brownsville, TX is 14.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $24,890 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,630.