Tax Preparers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Tax Preparers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $33,578 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -33.6% vs the national median of $50,560. An estimated 680 tax preparers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $26,010 to $39,360 depending on location.
$33,578
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$39,360
Highest paying metro
$26,010
Lowest paying metro
680
Employed in Kentucky
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inTax Preparers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $39,360 | $28,820 | $67,510 | 150 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $38,620 | $28,810 | $60,810 | 300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,820 | $27,060 | $40,880 | 50 |
| Central Kentucky | $35,630 | $26,010 | $43,200 | 50 |
| West Kentucky | $26,030 | $17,680 | $36,360 | 80 |
| South Central Kentucky | $26,010 | $25,890 | $36,800 | 50 |