Tax Preparers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $49,750 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $62,650
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $62,650

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 73% Median Tax Preparers salary is 27% 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
    Ohio $50,760
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,570
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,780
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,340
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $37,720
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $30,410

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,360
    Project Management Specialists$93,880
    Human Resources Specialists$64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,770
    Management Analysts$80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Cleveland, OH is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.