Tax Preparers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $37,380 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $24,330
90th percentile $78,270
Employed locally 70
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,330
    25th
    $28,720
    50th (median)
    $37,380
    75th
    $56,380
    90th
    $78,270

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 71% Median Tax Preparers salary is 29% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $68,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,360
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Amarillo, TX $62,490
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Waco, TX $60,730

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $67,660
    Accountants and Auditors $62,420
    Human Resources Specialists $50,360
    Project Management Specialists $64,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $43,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in McAllen, TX is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.46 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in McAllen, TX is 26.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $24,330 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,720.