How much does a tax preparer make in Massachusetts?
$58,400a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Massachusetts. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,867 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.08
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $58,400Highest 10%: $82,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| Median | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 75th | $68,710 | $33.03 | |
| 90th | $82,700 | $39.76 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $59,630 |
| Providence, RI | $57,680 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $56,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 11. Nevada | $60,000 |
| 12. Minnesota | $59,200 |
| 13. Virginia | $58,520 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $58,400 |
| 15. Wyoming | $57,990 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $57,680 |
| 17. North Dakota | $57,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $28.08 ($58,400 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $58,400 against $54,920 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for tax preparer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 14 of 48 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays tax preparers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $59,630 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.