Tax Preparers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $45,700 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 50
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $80,450

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 76% Median Tax Preparers salary is 24% 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
    Anchorage, AK $77,010
    Lincoln, NE $63,960
    Florence, SC $61,820
    Lynchburg, VA $57,240
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $56,090

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Hickory, NC is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Hickory, NC is 9.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.