The salary statistics and trend of tax preparers in the industry of individual and family services 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 individual and family services. 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 Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,940 | 1.73% | -26.50% |
| 2015 | $28,440 | 14.21% | - |
| 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. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. 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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