How much does a tax preparer make in Arizona?
$44,770a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Arizona. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $44,770Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $41,690 | $20.04 | |
| Median | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.36 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tucson, AZ | $46,960 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $44,770 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $44,250 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $37,680 |
| Yuma, AZ | $37,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 31. Michigan | $46,400 |
| 32. Indiana | $45,710 |
| 33. Washington | $45,370 |
| 34. Arizona | $44,770 |
| 35. Wisconsin | $44,340 |
| 36. New Jersey | $43,420 |
| 37. Nebraska | $43,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.52 ($44,770 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $44,770 against $54,920 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Arizona rank for tax preparer pay?
Arizona ranks 34 of 48 states.
Which city in Arizona pays tax preparers the most?
Tucson, AZ, with a median of $46,960 a year.
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.