Tax Preparers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $40,680 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $27,790
90th percentile $80,580
Employed locally 140
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,790
    25th
    $28,620
    50th (median)
    $40,680
    75th
    $73,400
    90th
    $80,580

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 69% Median Tax Preparers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in El Paso, TX is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Preparers salary in El Paso, TX is 19.5% 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 Paso?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $27,790 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,620.