How much does a tax preparer make in Alabama?
$33,280a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Alabama. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,290Median: $33,280Highest 10%: $48,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,290 | $11.20 | |
| 25th | $25,080 | $12.06 | |
| Median | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $48,020 | $23.09 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 45. West Virginia | $35,880 |
| 46. Arkansas | $35,040 |
| 47. Hawaii | $34,720 |
| 48. Alabama | $33,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $16.00 ($33,280 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $33,280 against $54,920 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Alabama rank for tax preparer pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 48 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.