Tax Preparers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $38,840 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $75,380
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $38,840
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $75,380

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 45% Median Tax Preparers salary is 55% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,990
    Waco, TX $60,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,420
    Iowa $57,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,410
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $56,890

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $107,280
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,940
    Accountants and Auditors $88,880
    Human Resources Specialists $78,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $85,270
    Compliance Officers $91,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Kennewick, WA is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.28 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Kennewick, WA is 23.2% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.