Tax Preparers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $61,560 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $78,120
Employed locally 170
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $76,420
    90th
    $78,120

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 86% Median Tax Preparers salary is 14% 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
    Ithaca, NY $60,470

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,170
    Accountants and Auditors $77,670
    Management Analysts $81,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,970
    Project Management Specialists $98,240
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Fresno, CA is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.40 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Fresno, CA is 21.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.