How much does a tax preparer make in Rhode Island?
$57,680a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Rhode Island. That is $27.73 an hour or $4,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $57,680Highest 10%: $62,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| 75th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $62,580 | $30.09 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $57,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 13. Virginia | $58,520 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $58,400 |
| 15. Wyoming | $57,990 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $57,680 |
| 17. North Dakota | $57,060 |
| 18. Illinois | $54,480 |
| 19. Iowa | $53,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $27.73 ($57,680 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $57,680 against $54,920 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for tax preparer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 16 of 48 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays tax preparers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $57,680 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.