Tax Preparers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $73,550 +45.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.36
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $128,020
Employed locally 40
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $50,250
    50th (median)
    $73,550
    75th
    $99,630
    90th
    $128,020

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 97% Median Tax Preparers salary is 3% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,560
    Mankato, MN $65,530
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,310
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $60,930
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,080

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,660
    Human Resources Specialists $72,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,210
    Project Management Specialists $89,690
    Management Analysts $85,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in St. Cloud, MN is $35.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.31 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 45.5% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,250.