Tax Preparers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,640 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $27,760
90th percentile $73,710
Employed locally 200
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,760
    25th
    $30,570
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $54,380
    90th
    $73,710

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,210
    Loan Officers $79,400
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Kansas is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Kansas is 23.6% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $27,760 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,570.