How much does a tax preparer make in Arkansas?
$35,040a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Arkansas. That is $16.85 an hour or $2,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.85
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,990Median: $35,040Highest 10%: $66,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| 75th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $66,420 | $31.93 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Little Rock, AR | $38,140 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $35,650 |
| Memphis, TN | $35,410 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $30,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 43. Kentucky | $36,620 |
| 44. Tennessee | $36,600 |
| 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 Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $16.85 ($35,040 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $35,040 against $54,920 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for tax preparer pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 48 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays tax preparers the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $38,140 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.