Tax Preparers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $60,730 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $77,790
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $29,710
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $65,810
    90th
    $77,790

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 95% Median Tax Preparers salary is 5% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $68,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,360
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,750
    Amarillo, TX $62,490
    Midland, TX $61,410
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,850

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Project Management Specialists $74,280
    Accountants and Auditors $72,500
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,250
    Human Resources Specialists $59,590
    Training and Development Specialists $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Waco, TX is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.08 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Waco, TX is 20.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,710.