Tax Preparers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $62,860 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $94,320
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $62,580
    50th (median)
    $62,860
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $94,320

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 61% Median Tax Preparers salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Boulder, CO $64,170
    Lincoln, NE $63,960
    Colorado $62,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $61,480

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Denver, CO is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Denver, CO is 24.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,580.