Tax Preparers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $67,360 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.38
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $98,740
Employed locally 1,850
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $67,360
    75th
    $81,570
    90th
    $98,740

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 77% Median Tax Preparers salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Amarillo, TX $62,490
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Waco, TX $60,730
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,850

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$94,530
    Accountants and Auditors$82,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,200
    Human Resources Specialists$64,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,000
    Management Analysts$99,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Dallas, TX is $32.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.24 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Dallas, TX is 33.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.