How much does a tax preparer make in Delaware?
$51,960a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Delaware. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.98
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,910Median: $51,960Highest 10%: $74,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| 25th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| Median | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| 75th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 90th | $74,650 | $35.89 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $62,010 |
| Dover, DE | $47,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 18. Illinois | $54,480 |
| 19. Iowa | $53,660 |
| 20. South Dakota | $52,530 |
| 21. Delaware | $51,960 |
| 22. Mississippi | $50,670 |
| 23. Georgia | $49,330 |
| 24. Florida | $49,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $24.98 ($51,960 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $51,960 against $54,920 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Delaware rank for tax preparer pay?
Delaware ranks 21 of 48 states.
Which city in Delaware pays tax preparers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $62,010 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.