Tax Preparers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • North Carolina
Tax Preparers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $46,716 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.6% vs the national median of $50,560. An estimated 2,270 tax preparers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $42,250 to $56,990 depending on location.
$46,716
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$56,990
Highest paying metro
$42,250
Lowest paying metro
2,270
Employed in North Carolina
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Tax Preparers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central North Carolina | $56,990 | $44,610 | $75,990 | 180 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $48,740 | $38,030 | $61,710 | 730 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $48,060 | $37,770 | $56,930 | 130 |
| Durham, NC | $47,360 | $46,850 | $63,110 | 240 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,290 | $43,820 | $61,610 | — |
| Asheville, NC | $47,050 | $37,690 | $59,990 | 90 |
| Winston, NC | $47,040 | $46,460 | $61,020 | 210 |
| Wilmington, NC | $46,640 | $45,950 | $56,490 | 150 |
| Hickory, NC | $45,700 | $35,900 | $60,690 | 50 |
| Burlington, NC | $44,880 | $35,030 | $61,420 | 30 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $44,720 | $34,920 | $58,370 | 110 |
| Western North Carolina | $44,160 | $36,080 | $64,960 | 180 |
| Greensboro, NC | $43,150 | $36,680 | $64,810 | 120 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $42,250 | $35,960 | $49,770 | 50 |