Tax Preparers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $47,850 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 440
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $37,520
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $91,270

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 67% Median Tax Preparers salary is 33% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $62,670
    Florence, SC $61,820
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,750
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,440
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $58,020
    Ocala, FL $57,960

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,280
    Human Resources Specialists$62,430
    Management Analysts$92,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$97,340
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$77,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Tampa, FL is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.07 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Tampa, FL is 5.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,520.