Tax Preparers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • New York
Tax Preparers in New York earn a median salary of $53,784 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.4% vs the national median of $50,560. An estimated 8,420 tax preparers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $37,240 to $71,990 depending on location.
$53,784
Avg median salary in New York
$71,990
Highest paying metro
$37,240
Lowest paying metro
8,420
Employed in New York
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Tax Preparers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $71,990 | $49,670 | $86,740 | 6,870 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,470 | $40,760 | $66,890 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $57,570 | $45,870 | $69,490 | 50 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,160 | $41,400 | $70,440 | 160 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,010 | $39,920 | $65,910 | 240 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,520 | $36,320 | $64,400 | 290 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,040 | $36,420 | $69,580 | 200 |
| Albany, NY | $53,940 | $35,580 | $65,850 | 260 |
| Southwest New York | $46,730 | $35,250 | $63,400 | 110 |
| Central East New York | $45,790 | $35,380 | $63,310 | 90 |
| Utica, NY | $44,950 | $36,460 | $57,900 | 50 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,240 | $34,750 | $61,340 | 60 |