How much does a tax preparer make in Maine?
$47,150a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Maine. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.67
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $47,150Highest 10%: $63,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| Median | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 75th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 90th | $63,260 | $30.41 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $50,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 26. North Carolina | $48,130 |
| 27. Texas | $47,460 |
| 28. Kansas | $47,300 |
| 29. Maine | $47,150 |
| 30. Maryland | $47,020 |
| 31. Michigan | $46,400 |
| 32. Indiana | $45,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $22.67 ($47,150 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $47,150 against $54,920 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Maine rank for tax preparer pay?
Maine ranks 29 of 48 states.
Which city in Maine pays tax preparers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $50,070 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.