Tax Preparers Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Washington
Tax Preparers in Washington earn a median salary of $43,215 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.5% vs the national median of $50,560. An estimated 2,120 tax preparers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $38,480 to $57,410 depending on location.
$43,215
Avg median salary in Washington
$57,410
Highest paying metro
$38,480
Lowest paying metro
2,120
Employed in Washington
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inTax Preparers salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $57,410 | $43,410 | $77,610 | 1,140 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,700 | $39,720 | $48,330 | 800 |
| Bellingham, WA | $39,630 | $38,100 | $47,900 | 40 |
| Spokane, WA | $39,230 | $37,200 | $55,290 | 100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $38,840 | $38,370 | $64,080 | — |
| Yakima, WA | $38,480 | $36,920 | $48,710 | 40 |