Tax Preparers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $50,630 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $155,680
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $50,630
    75th
    $88,250
    90th
    $155,680

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 54% Median Tax Preparers salary is 46% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.1% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.