Tax Preparers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $38,960 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $33,910
90th percentile $89,600
Employed locally 350
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,910
    25th
    $33,910
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $62,730
    90th
    $89,600

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 57% Median Tax Preparers salary is 43% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,960
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $43,710
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,110
    Yuma, AZ $37,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,160

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,750
    Project Management Specialists$84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86,230
    Human Resources Specialists$62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Tucson, AZ is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.80 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Tucson, AZ is 22.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,910 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,910.