How much does a tax preparer make in Pennsylvania?
$61,270a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Pennsylvania. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $61,270Highest 10%: $103,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| Median | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| 90th | $103,600 | $49.79 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $62,010 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,140 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,550 |
| Erie, PA | $58,460 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $57,770 |
| Scranton, PA | $39,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 7. Alaska | $62,360 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $61,370 |
| 9. Oregon | $61,370 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $61,270 |
| 11. Nevada | $60,000 |
| 12. Minnesota | $59,200 |
| 13. Virginia | $58,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.46 ($61,270 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $61,270 against $54,920 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for tax preparer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 10 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.