Tax Preparers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $62,340 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $33,180
90th percentile $108,130
Employed locally 350
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,180
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $79,890
    90th
    $108,130

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 74% Median Tax Preparers salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,600
    Harrisonburg, VA $61,560
    Roanoke, VA $57,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,410
    Lynchburg, VA $57,240
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $56,090

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Richmond, VA is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Richmond, VA is 23.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,180 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.