Tax Preparers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $49,850 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $28,820
90th percentile $85,420
Employed locally 80
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,820
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $49,850
    75th
    $75,640
    90th
    $85,420

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 76% Median Tax Preparers salary is 24% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$92,450
    Accountants and Auditors$71,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,320
    Human Resources Specialists$57,690
    Training and Development Specialists$55,590
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.25 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 1.4% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $28,820 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.