How much does a tax preparer make in Connecticut?
$41,130a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Connecticut. That is $19.77 an hour or $3,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.77
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $41,130Highest 10%: $81,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $41,130 | $19.77 | |
| 75th | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| 90th | $81,750 | $39.30 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $58,370 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,760 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 36. New Jersey | $43,420 |
| 37. Nebraska | $43,010 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $42,700 |
| 39. Connecticut | $41,130 |
| 40. South Carolina | $39,220 |
| 41. Louisiana | $38,740 |
| 42. New Mexico | $38,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $19.77 ($41,130 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $41,130 against $54,920 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for tax preparer pay?
Connecticut ranks 39 of 48 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays tax preparers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $58,370 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.