The salary statistics and trend of tax preparers in the industry of social assistance are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare tax preparer salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $34,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tax preparers in the industry of social assistance. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tax preparers is $34,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tax preparers is $24,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tax preparers in the industry of Social Assistance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,940 | -2.97% | -26.50% |
| 2016 | $29,800 | 4.13% | - |
| 2015 | $28,570 | 14.60% | - |
| 2013 | $24,400 | -50.04% | - |
| 2012 | $36,610 | - | - |
The average salaries of tax preparers in two industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of tax preparers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Assistance | |
| Individual and Family Services | |
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