Tax Preparers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $61,840 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $96,620
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $61,840
    75th
    $79,830
    90th
    $96,620

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 80% Median Tax Preparers salary is 20% 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
    California $73,210
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,860
    Dubuque, IA $61,330
    Virginia $59,220
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $57,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,410

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 22.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.