Tax Preparers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $43,720 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $23,010
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 140
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,010
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $80,500

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Preparers salary vs area income 63% Median Tax Preparers salary is 37% 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
    Topeka, KS $54,600
    Kansas City, MO-KS $53,460
    Jacksonville, FL $48,940
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,880
    Jacksonville, NC $42,250
    Clarksville, TN-KY $35,000

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,960
    Human Resources Specialists$64,480
    Training and Development Specialists$73,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Wichita, KS is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Wichita, KS is 13.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $23,010 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.