Tax Preparers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $60,930 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 170
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $78,750

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 75% Median Tax Preparers salary is 25% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,650
    Rapid City, SD $47,650

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,650
    Management Analysts$79,740
    Human Resources Specialists$61,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,220
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74,240
    Loan Officers$78,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.54 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 20.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.