Tax Preparers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $36,160 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 50
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $36,160
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $72,800

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 65% Median Tax Preparers salary is 35% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,960
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $43,710
    Tucson, AZ $38,960
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,110
    Yuma, AZ $37,100

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,450
    Human Resources Specialists $59,730
    Project Management Specialists $79,450
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,550
    Management Analysts $74,640
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.93 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 28.5% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.