How much does a tax preparer make in Mississippi?
$50,670a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Mississippi. That is $24.36 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.36
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,140Median: $50,670Highest 10%: $88,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| 25th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $50,670 | $24.36 | |
| 75th | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| 90th | $88,790 | $42.69 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $49,680 |
| Memphis, TN | $35,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 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 |
| 25. Ohio | $49,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.36 ($50,670 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,670 against $54,920 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for tax preparer pay?
Mississippi ranks 22 of 48 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays tax preparers the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $49,680 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.