How much does a tax preparer make in Tennessee?
$36,600a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Tennessee. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.60
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,770Median: $36,600Highest 10%: $77,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,770 | $13.35 | |
| 25th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| Median | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 75th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| 90th | $77,270 | $37.15 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $48,080 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,940 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,560 |
| Kingsport, TN | $42,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $35,410 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 41. Louisiana | $38,740 |
| 42. New Mexico | $38,060 |
| 43. Kentucky | $36,620 |
| 44. Tennessee | $36,600 |
| 45. West Virginia | $35,880 |
| 46. Arkansas | $35,040 |
| 47. Hawaii | $34,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.60 ($36,600 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $36,600 against $54,920 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for tax preparer pay?
Tennessee ranks 44 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays tax preparers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $48,080 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.