Tax Preparers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $57,840 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $115,180
Employed locally 110
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $44,870
    50th (median)
    $57,840
    75th
    $79,030
    90th
    $115,180

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 56% Median Tax Preparers salary is 44% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,320
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,940
    Project Management Specialists $105,830
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,570
    Human Resources Specialists $79,910
    Management Analysts $93,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Santa Rosa, CA is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.78 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 14.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,870.