How much does a tax preparer make in Texas?
$47,460a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Texas. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 6,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,110Median: $47,460Highest 10%: $86,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| 25th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| Median | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $74,060 | $35.61 | |
| 90th | $86,950 | $41.80 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Amarillo, TX | $70,980 |
| Waco, TX | $65,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,990 |
| Brownsville, TX | $49,630 |
| Austin, TX | $48,150 |
| Houston, TX | $47,320 |
| Tyler, TX | $47,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,020 |
| Midland, TX | $46,210 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,990 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,580 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,770 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,760 |
| College Station, TX | $37,630 |
| Sherman, TX | $35,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 24. Florida | $49,020 |
| 25. Ohio | $49,020 |
| 26. North Carolina | $48,130 |
| 27. Texas | $47,460 |
| 28. Kansas | $47,300 |
| 29. Maine | $47,150 |
| 30. Maryland | $47,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.82 ($47,460 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $47,460 against $54,920 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for tax preparer pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays tax preparers the most?
Amarillo, TX, with a median of $70,980 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.