How much does a tax preparer make in Portland?
$61,350a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 186
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,870Median: $61,350Highest 10%: $97,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| 25th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $78,730 | $37.85 | |
| 90th | $97,030 | $46.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for tax preparers.
| Bend, OR | $62,950 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,300 |
| Salem, OR | $58,330 |
| Medford, OR | $57,640 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $122,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $117,300 |
| Project Management Specialist | $108,300 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,500 |
| Management Analyst | $103,500 |
| Financial Examiner | $99,820 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,430 |
| Loan Officer | $96,100 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $93,590 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.50 ($61,350 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,350 against $54,920 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,370, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for tax preparer pay?
34 of 186 metro areas with data.
How much does a tax preparer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,030 or more.
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.