Tax Preparers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $46,450 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $77,940
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $77,940

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 55% Median Tax Preparers salary is 45% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,420
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,900
    Jacksonville, FL $48,940
    Jacksonville, NC $42,250
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $41,480

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,120
    Project Management Specialists $96,260
    Human Resources Specialists $64,500
    Accountants and Auditors $79,460
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,620
    Management Analysts $90,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Reno, NV is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.23 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Reno, NV is 8.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.