Career Profile Tax Preparers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $47,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Tax Preparers prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. General Information Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes Accountants and Auditors (13-2011). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Tax Preparers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 51 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 51 openings per year are projected for Tax Preparers. +13.0% Employment Change Employment for Tax Preparers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.0% between 2023 and 2028. $23.03 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.03/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.03, while experienced workers are paid $30.54. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 331 Tax Preparers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 374. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Tax Preparers are Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Tax Preparers include Customer and Personal Service, Economics and Accounting, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Tax Preparers is HS diploma or less. 37% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
