Tax Preparers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $65,530 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $103,760
Employed locally 50
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $63,560
    50th (median)
    $65,530
    75th
    $80,420
    90th
    $103,760

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 88% Median Tax Preparers salary is 12% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $73,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,560
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,310
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $60,930
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,080

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,980
    Human Resources Specialists$71,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72,540
    Project Management Specialists$78,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Mankato, MN is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.89 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Mankato, MN is 29.6% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,560.