Tax Preparers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $60,470 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $34,290
90th percentile $84,140
Employed locally 40
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,290
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $66,890
    90th
    $84,140

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 83% Median Tax Preparers salary is 17% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,990
    Albany, OR $58,220
    Syracuse, NY $57,160
    Rochester, NY $57,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,520

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,540
    Project Management Specialists $92,810
    Human Resources Specialists $74,210
    Fundraisers $77,900
    Training and Development Specialists $62,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Ithaca, NY is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Ithaca, NY is 19.6% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $34,290 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.