Tax Preparers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $48,660 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $97,720
Employed locally 870
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $77,130
    90th
    $97,720

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 48% Median Tax Preparers salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,670
    California $73,210
    Modesto, CA $64,630
    Fresno, CA $61,560

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in San Diego, CA is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.65 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in San Diego, CA is 3.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.