Tax Preparers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $57,260 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $98,470
Employed locally 560
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $57,260
    75th
    $78,820
    90th
    $98,470

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 61% Median Tax Preparers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Sacramento, CA is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.66 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.