Tax Preparers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $44,750 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $88,680
Employed locally 40
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $55,310
    90th
    $88,680

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 45% Median Tax Preparers salary is 55% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $87,600
    Accountants and Auditors $93,310
    Project Management Specialists $108,640
    Human Resources Specialists $80,830
    Management Analysts $93,590
    Training and Development Specialists $66,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Vallejo, CA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Vallejo, CA is 11.5% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.