Tax Preparers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $34,940 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.80
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 30
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $34,940
    75th
    $43,490
    90th
    $62,470

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 62% Median Tax Preparers salary is 38% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,670
    California $73,210
    Modesto, CA $64,630
    Fresno, CA $61,560

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers$101,110
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,090
    Accountants and Auditors$76,590
    Management Analysts$82,750
    Human Resources Specialists$67,460
    Project Management Specialists$101,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in El Centro, CA is $16.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in El Centro, CA is 30.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.